Caitlyn

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Caitlyn

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Caitlyn is a modern variant of Caitlín, an Irish Gaelic form of Cateline, the Old French form of Katherine. Katherine is a blend of the (possibly) Coptic name Aikaterina and the Greek word “katharos” (pure). Possibly connected with the Greek word “aikia” (torture) or the goddess of the underworld named Hecate.

History:
The spelling Caitlyn became common in the United States at the end of the 20th century.
Please see Caitlín, or Katherine for more information.

Pronunciation: kate-lin.

Alternates: Caitlynn.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.004 % named Caitlyn

Popularity of Caitlyn:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1980: N/A
1980-1990: 480th most popular.
1990: 192nd most popular.
1991: 193rd most popular.
1992: 162nd most popular.
1993: 156th most popular.
1994: 152nd most popular.
1995: 146th most popular.
1996: 140th most popular.
1997: 137th most popular.
1998: 115th most popular.
1999: 124th most popular.
2000: 119th most popular.
2001: 134th most popular.
2002: 149th most popular.
2003: 163rd most popular.