girl's name
Caitlinn
KAYT-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 136
Caitlinn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2000, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1988.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Caitlinn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 7 |
How Popular Is Caitlinn?
In 2010, Caitlinn was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Caitlinn Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Caitlinn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Caitlinn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caitlinn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Caitlinn
- English KAYT-lin
Sibling Names for Caitlinn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caitlinn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Caitlinn
How popular is the name Caitlinn?
In 2010, Caitlinn was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Caitlinn a girl's or a boy's name?
Caitlinn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Caitlinn?
Caitlinn has 2 syllables.
When was Caitlinn most popular?
Caitlinn peaked in 2000, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.