Girl
Caitlin
pure
About Caitlin
Caitlin brings together Celtic heritage with contemporary appeal, creating a name that feels both rooted and current. The traditional Irish spelling gives this name authenticity and character, setting it apart from phonetic variations. Caitlin has a lilting quality that reflects its linguistic origins while remaining perfectly accessible in English-speaking countries. The name enjoyed particular popularity in the late twentieth century, giving it a generational familiarity without feeling overused today. Caitlin works well for families honoring Irish ancestry or simply appreciating the beauty of Celtic names. The three-syllable structure provides a substantial quality that gives the name presence, while its soft sounds keep it feminine and graceful. Caitlin pairs naturally with both traditional and modern middle names, and the potential for nicknames like Cait or Catie adds informal options.
Popularity of the Name Caitlin
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | #956 | #512 | |||
| 1977 | #854 | #533 | |||
| 1978 | #711 | ||||
| 1979 | #677 | #532 | |||
| 1980 | #365 | #491 | |||
| 1981 | #309 | ||||
| 1982 | #219 | ||||
| 1983 | #153 | #545 | |||
| 1984 | #118 | #526 | |||
| 1985 | #77 | #349 | #528 | ||
| 1986 | #69 | #360 | |||
| 1987 | #63 | #320 | #504 | ||
| 1988 | #44 | #151 | |||
| 1989 | #49 | #88 | #409 | ||
| 1990 | #50 | #64 | #362 | ||
| 1991 | #55 | #34 | #369 | #56 | |
| 1992 | #62 | #46 | #395 | #64 | |
| 1993 | #64 | #33 | #204 | #72 | |
| 1994 | #78 | #31 | #171 | #100 | |
| 1995 | #81 | #17 | #141 | #99 | |
| 1996 | #84 | #23 | #155 | #89 | |
| 1997 | #88 | #34 | #10 | #98 | #100 |
| 1998 | #78 | #20 | #10 | #54 | #95 |
| 1999 | #93 | #18 | #11 | #41 | #121 |
| 2000 | #76 | #18 | #11 | #40 | #100 |
| 2001 | #89 | #20 | #11 | #34 | #114 |
| 2002 | #123 | #19 | #12 | #38 | #147 |
| 2003 | #142 | #21 | #14 | #31 | #159 |
| 2004 | #161 | #25 | #25 | #34 | #156 |
| 2005 | #193 | #28 | #24 | #34 | #173 |
| 2006 | #209 | #32 | #30 | #46 | #216 |
| 2007 | #230 | #31 | #24 | #44 | #205 |
| 2008 | #235 | #42 | #36 | #46 | #280 |
| 2009 | #267 | #52 | #39 | #53 | #369 |
| 2010 | #339 | #58 | #62 | #75 | #387 |
| 2011 | #393 | #71 | #69 | #65 | #398 |
| 2012 | #424 | #88 | #111 | #65 | #421 |
| 2013 | #468 | #102 | #62 | #73 | #577 |
| 2014 | #496 | #122 | #90 | #91 | #529 |
| 2015 | #610 | #138 | #194 | #97 | #565 |
| 2016 | #198 | #336 | #122 | ||
| 2017 | #227 | #347 | #154 | #794 | |
| 2018 | #261 | #233 | #122 | ||
| 2019 | #329 | #351 | #132 | ||
| 2020 | #424 | #193 | |||
| 2021 | #418 | #176 | |||
| 2022 | #536 | #435 | #225 | ||
| 2023 | #539 | #283 | |||
| 2024 | #487 | #219 | |||
| 2025 | #671 | #187 | |||
| 1967 | #410 | ||||
| 1975 | #509 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Caitlin
Names Similar to Caitlin
Nicknames for Caitlin
- Cait
- Cat
- Catie
- Lin
Famous People Named Caitlin
| Caitlin Jenner | American former Olympic athlete and reality TV star |
| Caitlin Moran | British author and journalist |
| Caitlin Upton | American model and Miss Teen USA 2007 |
| Caitlin Stasey | Australian actress |
| Caitlin Fitzgerald | American actress |
| Caitlin McCarthy | Irish politician |
| Caitlin Moe | American violinist and singer |
| Caitlin Hixx | American model and actress |
| Caitlin Keats | American actress |
| Caitlin Sanchez | American actress and voice artist |
| Caitlin Carmichael | American actress |
| Caitlin Hale | American actress and singer |
| Caitlin O'Heaney | American actress |
| Caitlin Glass | American voice actress and director |
| Caitlin Dulany | American actress |
| Caitlin Taylor | Australian Paralympic swimmer |
| Caitlin Gerard | American actress |
| Caitlin Wachs | American actress |
Characters Named Caitlin
| Caitlin Snow | DC Comics character also known as Killer Frost |
| Caitlin Fairchild | Character in the comic series "Gen¹³" |
| Caitlin Todd | Character in the TV show "NCIS" |
| Caitlin Ryan | Character in the TV show "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Caitlin Cooke | Character in the animated series "6teen" |
| Caitlin Finch | Character in the book series "Gallagher Girls" by Ally Carter |
| Caitlin Hill | Character in the TV show "Big Brother Australia" |
| Caitlin Gerard | Character in the TV show "The Social Network" |
| Caitlin Hennessey | Character in the movie "Sorority Wars" |
| Caitlin "Caity" Lotz | Character in the TV show "Arrow" and "Legends of Tomorrow" |
| Caitlin Greene | Character in the TV show "Harper's Island" |
| Caitlin Seeger | Character in the TV show "Third Watch" |
| Caitlin Ross | Character in the TV show "Close to Home" |
| Caitlin Rucker | Character in the TV show "All About Us" |
| Caitlin Kiernan | Character in the TV show "The Killing Kind" |
| Caitlin Blaine-Davidson | Character in the TV show "The Edge of Night" |
| Caitlin Long | Character in the TV show "Guiding Light" |
| Caitlin O'Malley | Character in the movie "Life-Size" |
| Caitlin McLean | Character in the TV show "The Good Doctor" |