Caitlynn
Girl name · 15 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Caitlynn: 15 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2000.
Caitlynn is a modern, phonetic variant of the classic Irish name Caitlín, the Gaelic form of Catherine, which ultimately derives from the Greek *Aikaterinē* — a name whose meaning is debated but is often linked to *katharos*, meaning "pure." As a result, Caitlynn carries that longstanding association with purity and innocence. While many notable bearers are contemporary, the singer and actress Caitlyn Jenner (born 1949) brought the spelling global recognition after her 2015 transition, using a variation of Caitlin that shares this root. The name shares its etymological lineage with St. Catherine of Siena, a medieval mystic and Doctor of the Church. Caitlynn is notably a popular spelling choice in the United States and Scotland, reflecting a late‑20th‑century trend of adding a double 'n' and 'y' for a distinctively modern feel.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20004 babies
- Latest (2007)
- #6334 babies
- Total births
- 15since 2000
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y