Caitlyn

Caitlyn is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 78 girls in the United States.

Caitlyn at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Caitlyn

Caitlyn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Caitlyn first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #115 in 1998, and in 2024 78 babies received the name — 52,531 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Caitlyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#115 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Babies named Caitlyn in 2024
78
Total since 1880
52,531

Caitlyn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#144 in 2005
Babies named Caitlyn in 2025
24
Total since 1996
5,333

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Caitlyn mean?

The meaning of Caitlyn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Caitlyn a boy or girl name?

Caitlyn is a girl name. In 2024, 78 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Caitlyn?

Caitlyn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Caitlyn?

Caitlyn first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #115 in 1998, and 78 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].