Caitlyn
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Caitlyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 34 babies have been named Caitlyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caitlyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,371 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,371
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Caitlyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #2348.
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About the Name Caitlyn
Caitlyn is a boy name .
Is Caitlyn a boy or girl name? Caitlyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,371 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,348. Caitlyn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Caitlyn is currently ranked #7,371 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caitlyn include Cai, Cait, Caity, Caitie, Lyn, Lyny, Lynie, Cay, Caie, and Caikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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