Caitrin
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Caitrin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 410 babies have been named Caitrin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caitrin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,241 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,241
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Caitrin
Caitrin is a girl name .
Caitrin is currently ranked #60,241 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caitrin include Cai, Cait, Caity, Caitie, Rin, Riny, Rinie, Cay, Caie, and Caikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Caitrin include Caitlin, Caitlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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