Kaitlin is a feminine given name of American origin. It is derived from the Irish surname Caitlín, which is in turn derived from the Gaelic word "cait" meaning "pure". The name Caitlín was originally used as a pet form of the name Catherine or Kathleen.
The name Kaitlin became popular in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s. It reached its peak popularity in the year 2000, when it was ranked as the 17th most popular girl's name in the United States. Since then, its popularity has decreased slightly but it still remains a popular choice for parents.
There is no specific historical figure associated with the name Kaitlin. However, several notable individuals have borne this name, including American actresses such as Kaitlyn Dever and Kaitlyn Jenkins.
The name Kaitlin has had a varied history of popularity in the United States over the past few decades. In the year 1984, there were 5 babies named Kaitlin, according to official records. This number increased slightly to 6 in both 1986 and 1987.
However, there was a significant jump in the popularity of the name Kaitlin in 1988, with 10 births recorded that year. This trend continued into 1989, with an additional birth resulting in a total of 11 babies named Kaitlin that year. The popularity of the name remained relatively high in 1990, with another 10 babies being given the name.
After this peak, the number of births for the name Kaitlin began to decline gradually. In 1991, there were 7 babies named Kaitlin, and this number fell further to 5 in both 1993 and 2004. Despite these fluctuations, the name Kaitlin has still been given to a total of 75 babies in the United States over this period.
These statistics show that while the name Kaitlin has had periods of popularity, it has not consistently remained at the top of the charts. Nevertheless, with over 70 births recorded over two decades, it is clear that the name continues to be a popular choice for parents in the United States.