What origin is the name Caitlinn?

Caitlinn comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Caitlinn a popular name?

Caitlinn is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Caitlinn?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Caitlinn — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Caitlinn

Q: Is Caitlinn a rare name?

Yes. Caitlinn does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Caitlinn

Caitlinn

Girl

irish

2 syllables

Caitlinn is an irish girl's name meaning "A spelling variation of the Irish name Caitlin. It is derived from the name Katherine and means pure.".

Parents who choose Caitlinn pick a girl name from the irish tradition, meaning "A spelling variation of the Irish name Caitlin. It is derived from the name Katherine and means pure.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A spelling variation of the Irish name Caitlin. It is derived from the name Katherine and means pure.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Caitlinn

Very rare in US records

What does Caitlinn mean?

Caitlinn is a girl name of irish origin meaning "A spelling variation of the Irish name Caitlin. It is derived from the name Katherine and means pure.".