Kaitlin

Meaning of Kaitlin

Kaitlin is an Irish name that means "pure". It's a variation of the name Katherine.

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

Popularity of Kaitlin

After ranking as high as #158 in 2000, Kaitlin has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kaitlin

• Kaitlin Olson
  American actress, comedian, producer
• Kaitlin Jenner
  American television personality
• Kaitlin Doubleday
  American actress
• Kaitlin Sandeno
  Olympic swimmer, gold medalist
• Kaitlin Cullum
  American actress

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Questions about the name Kaitlin

What does the name Kaitlin mean?

Kaitlin means kaitlin is an irish name that means "pure". it's a variation of the name katherine, and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kaitlin?

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

When was Kaitlin most popular?

Kaitlin peaked at #158 in 2000.