Kaitlynn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kaitlynn means 'pure'.
Meaning of the Name Kaitlynn
Kaitlynn is a variant spelling of the name Caitlin, which is derived from the Irish name Caitlín, the Irish form of Katherine. The name Katherine has Greek origins and means 'pure'. Kaitlynn carries the same meaning of purity. It is a modern and feminine name with a touch of Irish charm.
Popularity of the Name Kaitlynn
The popularity for the name Kaitlynn peaked in popularity in the year 1999 with 822 births, which ranked number 691 out of 26,346 unique names for that year. Kaitlynn had the most female births in 1999 with 822, which ranked number 361 out of 16,946 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2004 with 5, which ranked number 11,351 out of 13,227 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kaitlynn has declined sharply over the last ten years from 403 births to 59 births, a decline of -85.36%. Among females, Kaitlynn has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 403 births to 59 births, a decline of -85.36%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kaitlynn
- 20 Year Trend of Kaitlynn: -91.93%
- 10 Year Trend of Kaitlynn: -85.36%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kaitlynn: -85.36%
Popularity of Kaitlynn by State
Among females, Kaitlynn was most popular in Southwestern states with 12 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 12 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kaitlynn. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1817 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kaitlynn
- Total Births of Kaitlynn: 49 (-17.48%)
- Female Births of Kaitlynn: 49 (-17.48%)
Given the downward trend of Kaitlynn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -17.48% decrease in total births, for a total of 49 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kaitlynn have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 49 female births in 2024, a decrease of -17.48%.