Kaytlyn

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAYT-lin /ˈkeɪt.lɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Caitlyn — an Irish form of Katherine, from the Greek katharos, 'pure; clean'Low

In 30 seconds: Pure: Kaytlyn spells Caitlyn. Crisp, modern, and warm.

Origin LowIrish, Greek

MeaningA spelling of Caitlyn — an Irish form of Katherine, from the Greek katharos, 'pure; clean'

U.S. rank (2025)#14061 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,722

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kaytlyn is a spelling of Caitlyn — an Irish form of Katherine, from the Greek katharos, 'pure; clean'. A crisp, modern name (said 'KAYT-lin').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Caitlyn. Rare in this form, pure at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Caitlyn is an Irish form of Katherine — Greek 'pure; clean' — Kaytlyn is a spelling, crisp and modern (said 'KAYT-lin').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Caitlyn — spelling of Caitlyn

CaitlynCaitlinKatelyn

Kate

Caitlyn— the standard spelling

Caitlin— a kin spelling

Katelyn— a fellow spelling

Kaytlin— a sound-neighbor spelling

By meaningPurity

What does the name Kaytlyn mean?

Kaytlyn spells Caitlyn — an Irish form of Katherine, Greek 'pure'.

How do you pronounce Kaytlyn?

It's said KAYT-lin /ˈkeɪt.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaytlyn a boy or girl name?

Kaytlyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Kaytlyn?

Kaytlyn is a very rare spelling in the U.S.