Kaitlynn

Kaitlynn 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 44 girls in the United States.

Kaitlynn at a glance

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

About the name Kaitlynn

Kaitlynn 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, Kaitlynn first appears in Social Security records in 1982. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #356 in 1998, and in 2024 44 babies received the name — 16,373 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kaitlynn in US records

First recorded (US)
1982
Best US rank
#356 in 1998
Peak year
1999
Babies named Kaitlynn in 2024
44
Total since 1880
16,373

Kaitlynn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1718 in 2008
Babies named Kaitlynn in 2022
4
Total since 1996
174

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kaitlynn mean?

The meaning of Kaitlynn 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 Kaitlynn a boy or girl name?

Kaitlynn is a girl name. In 2024, 44 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kaitlynn?

Kaitlynn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kaitlynn?

Kaitlynn first appears in US records in 1982. Its best-ever ranking was #356 in 1998, and 44 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].