Caitlynn comes from the Greek / Irish tradition, meaning Pure.
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How popular is Caitlynn?
1998peak year
Caitlynn's usage has fallen in recent decades. Today, Caitlynn is a rare name in U.S. records with about 28 babies named Caitlynn each year. At its height in 1998, Caitlynn reached #734 nationally — 297 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1990s. In all, around 4,935 babies have been registered as Caitlynn since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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