Kaitlin
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kaitlin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 75 babies have been named Kaitlin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kaitlin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,597 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,597
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kaitlin is also used as a girl name, ranked #5120.
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About the Name Kaitlin
Kaitlin is a boy name .
Is Kaitlin a boy or girl name? Kaitlin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,597 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,120. Kaitlin is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kaitlin is currently ranked #37,597 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kaitlin include Kai, Kait, Kaity, Kaitie, Lin, Liny, Linie, Kay, Kaie, and Kaikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kaitlin include Kaito . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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