Caitlyn
A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin.
Every Caitlyn since 1968 — 52,637 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caitlyn
Caitlyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,492 in 2025 with 71 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 52,637 American babies have been named Caitlyn. Its peak came in 1998, when 2,943 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caitlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caitlyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 | #2,492 | — | — |
| 2024 | 78 | #2,351 | — | — |
| 2023 | 103 | #1,925 | — | — |
| 2022 | 123 | #1,697 | — | — |
| 2021 | 127 | #1,643 | — | — |
| 2020 | 127 | #1,633 | — | — |
| 2019 | 198 | #1,187 | — | — |
| 2018 | 206 | #1,170 | — | — |
| 2017 | 232 | #1,092 | — | — |
| 2016 | 249 | #1,049 | — | — |
| 2015 | 494 | #598 | — | — |
| 2014 | 692 | #462 | — | — |
| 2013 | 754 | #406 | — | — |
| 2012 | 826 | #378 | — | — |
| 2011 | 930 | #343 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,071 | #302 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,279 | #256 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,492 | #227 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,611 | #214 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,755 | #200 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,898 | #182 | — | — |
| 2004 | 2,030 | #165 | 12 | #6,196 |
| 2003 | 2,080 | #160 | — | — |
| 2002 | 2,266 | #148 | — | — |
| 2001 | 2,536 | #133 | — | — |
| 2000 | 2,835 | #118 | — | — |
| 1995 | 2,302 | #138 | — | — |
| 1990 | 1,587 | #183 | — | — |
| 1985 | 373 | #532 | — | — |
| 1980 | 42 | #2,312 | — | — |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,574 | — | — |
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Famous people named Caitlyn
- Caitlyn Jenner Actor · b. 1949
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Caitlyn mean?
A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin.
How popular is the name Caitlyn in 2025?
Caitlyn ranked #2,492 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 71 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caitlyn?
52,637 babies have been named Caitlyn in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caitlyn most popular?
Caitlyn peaked in 1998, when 2,943 newborns received the name.
Is Caitlyn a boy or girl name?
Caitlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caitlyn rising or falling?
Caitlyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Caitlyn?
Well-known people named Caitlyn include Caitlyn Jenner (actor).