Caitlynn

Caitlynn 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 14 girls in the United States.

Caitlynn at a glance

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

About the name Caitlynn

Caitlynn 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, Caitlynn first appears in Social Security records in 1985. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #734 in 1998, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 4,935 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Caitlynn in US records

First recorded (US)
1985
Best US rank
#734 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Babies named Caitlynn in 2024
14
Total since 1880
4,935

Caitlynn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2278 in 2004
Babies named Caitlynn in 2019
3
Total since 1996
80

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Caitlynn mean?

The meaning of Caitlynn 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 Caitlynn a boy or girl name?

Caitlynn is a girl name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Caitlynn?

Caitlynn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Caitlynn?

Caitlynn first appears in US records in 1985. Its best-ever ranking was #734 in 1998, and 14 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].