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Kaitlyn

Girl name · 960 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kaitlyn: 960 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 72 births in 2005.

Kaitlyn is a modern variant of Caitlin, which itself comes from the Irish Gaelic Caitlín, the Irish form of Catherine. The name ultimately traces back to the Greek Aikaterine, meaning “pure” — a meaning that has kept Catherine and its many offshoots beloved for centuries. Among the most recognised bearers is Kaitlyn Jenner, an Olympic gold medalist and television personality, while actress Kaitlyn Dever has brought the name to younger audiences. There is no prominent place directly named after a Kaitlyn, but the name shares its root with St. Catherine, whose name adorns places like St. Catherine’s, Ontario. This spelling — often more popular in the United States than in Scotland itself — is one of dozens of versions of the name, alongside Caitlin, Caitlyn, and Katelyn, reflecting the enduring appeal of its lyrical