Caitlyn
Female name · ↓ Falling
18,493
Total Births
1998
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1983
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Caitlyn
Caitlyn is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 18,493 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1980s | 1,657 births |
| 1990s | 8,520 births |
| 2000s | 7,318 births |
| 2010s | 998 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caitlyn?
Caitlyn has been given to 18,493 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1998 with 1,139 births that year.
Is Caitlyn a boy or girl name?
Caitlyn is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Caitlyn most popular?
Caitlyn was most popular in 1998, when 1,139 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Caitlyn?
Caitlyn first appeared in US records in 1983.