Meaning, origin, history
Caitlyn is a name of Irish origin and means "pure, chaste". It is derived from the Irish word "cainte" which means pure or chaste. The name Caitlyn has been popular in Ireland for centuries but it gained international recognition when it was used by the famous athlete Bruce Jenner after he transitioned to female. Prior to that, the name was more commonly spelled with a "k" such as Katie or Kathleen but after Jenner's transition, the spelling with a "c" became more popular. The name Caitlyn has been ranked in the top 1000 baby names for girls in the United States since 2015 and is considered to be a unisex name as it can also be used for boys. Overall, the name Caitlyn is of Irish origin and means pure or chaste but its popularity has been influenced by recent events making it a more recognizable name around the world.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Caitlyn since 1880
Total births
34
Total since 1880
Peak year
2004
12 births
in 2004
12
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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