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Kaitlynn

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Kaitlynn Pronunciation

Kaitlynn is pronounced KAYT-lin /ˈkeɪt.lɪn/High

Meaning: Double-n spelling of Kaitlyn, from Irish Caitlín — a form of Katherine, long associated with 'pure'High

In 30 seconds: The 90s superstar with one extra n: Kaitlynn spells the Irish-via-Katherine 'pure' classic in its most decorated form. A name that defined a decade of roll calls.

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Origin HighIrish, Greek

MeaningDouble-n spelling of Kaitlyn, from Irish Caitlín — a form of Katherine, long associated with 'pure'

U.S. rank (2024)#3528 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births44 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 16,373

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Kaitlynn doubles the n of Kaitlyn — from Irish Caitlín, a form of Katherine (Greek, long read as 'pure') — the name that ruled American playgrounds in the 1990s and spun off a dozen spellings (Katelyn, Caitlin, Kaitlynn). The double-n is among the most elaborate.

All spellings have cooled from their peak; Kaitlynn remains a rarer variant. Pure roots, maximalist letters.

Did you know? Caitlín is the Irish form of Katherine — meaning the all-American Kaitlynn, in any spelling, is really a Gaelic dress on a Greek 'pure' classic.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Caitlin — etymology

Variations

KaitlynKatelynCaitlin

Nicknames

KaitKatieLynn

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If you like Kaitlynn…

Kaitlyn— the standard spelling of the same name

Katelyn— the Kate-spelled sibling

Caitlin— the Irish-traditional form

Madelyn— a fellow -lyn favorite of the era

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How do you pronounce Kaitlynn?

Kaitlynn is pronounced KAYT-lin (/ˈkeɪt.lɪn/). Press play above to hear Kaitlynn said aloud.

How do you say Kaitlynn?

Kaitlynn is said KAYT-lin (/ˈkeɪt.lɪn/). Press play above to hear Kaitlynn said aloud.

What does the name Kaitlynn mean?

Kaitlynn is a spelling of Kaitlyn, from Irish Caitlín, a form of Katherine long associated with 'pure'.

Is Kaitlynn a boy or girl name?

Kaitlynn is a girl's name.

How popular is Kaitlynn?

Kaitlynn is rare today, a decorated spelling from Kaitlyn's playground-ruling heyday.