Caitlynn

Meaning of Caitlynn

Caitlynn is an Irish spelling of the name Katherine, which means 'pure'. It's a classic name with a lovely, simple meaning.

Caitlynn has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Caitlynn

After ranking as high as #821 in 2000, Caitlynn has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Caitlynn

• Caitlyn Jenner
  Olympic gold medalist, television personality
• Caitlyn Smith
  Grammy-nominated country singer
• Caitlin Clark
  Record-breaking college basketball star
• Caitlin Moran
  British journalist and author
• Caitlin Stasey
  Australian actress and singer

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Questions about the name Caitlynn

What does the name Caitlynn mean?

Caitlynn means caitlynn is an irish spelling of the name katherine, which means 'pure'. it's a classic name with a lovely, simple meaning, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Caitlynn a boy's or a girl's name?

Caitlynn is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Caitlynn?

Caitlynn did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Caitlynn most popular?

Caitlynn peaked at #821 in 2000.