Caitlynn
Meaning
a respelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine, whose own Greek origin is disputed
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Caitlynn peaked in the 1990s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Caitlynn
Most people given the name Caitlynn in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
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