Kaitlin

Kaitlin 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 26 girls in the United States.

Kaitlin at a glance

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

About the name Kaitlin

Kaitlin 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, Kaitlin first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #93 in 1994, and in 2024 26 babies received the name — 57,319 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kaitlin in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#93 in 1994
Peak year
1995
Babies named Kaitlin in 2024
26
Total since 1880
57,319

Kaitlin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#198 in 2004
Babies named Kaitlin in 2025
3
Total since 1996
2,986

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kaitlin mean?

The meaning of Kaitlin 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 Kaitlin a boy or girl name?

Kaitlin is a girl name. In 2024, 26 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kaitlin?

Kaitlin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kaitlin?

Kaitlin first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #93 in 1994, and 26 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].