Caitlin
Pronunciation: [ k-AYTL-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Caitlin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 283 babies have been named Caitlin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caitlin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,094 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,094
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Caitlin
Caitlin is a boy name .
Is Caitlin a boy or girl name? Caitlin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,094 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,686. Caitlin is more commonly used as a girl name.
Caitlin is currently ranked #7,094 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caitlin include Cai, Cait, Caity, Caitie, Lin, Liny, Linie, Cay, Caie, and Caikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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