Kaitlin: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-ah-eetl-een
Origin: Greece
gender-female

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: And the positive associations with purity

Kaitlin is an alternative spelling of the name Caitlin, a girl’s name of Irish origin that means “pure. ” This name is believed to be the Irish version of the French name Cateline, which comes from Catherine—ancient Greek name. Kaitlin has been a popular name worldwide due to its simple yet attractive nature and its wide variety of spellings. The name's enduring popularity stems from its timeless meaning and the positive associations with purity.

Kaitlin Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kaitlin is currently #2003 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Kaitlin is currently #1088 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Kaitlin is currently #927 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Kaitlin is currently #499 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
chat-overall Australian: Kaitlin is currently #1139 on Kiindred Australian Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

Baby Names A-Z

Wikipedia, NSW Births Deaths and Marriages, QLD Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, WA Registry of Births, SA Registry of Births, VIC Registry of Births, Social Security Administration

arrow-icon Kaitlin
arrow-icon