Kaitlyn
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kaitlyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 232 babies have been named Kaitlyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kaitlyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,074 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,074
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn is a boy name .
Is Kaitlyn a boy or girl name? Kaitlyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,074 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #652. Kaitlyn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kaitlyn is currently ranked #29,074 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kaitlyn include Kai, Kait, Kaity, Kaitie, Lyn, Lyny, Lynie, Kay, Kaie, and Kaikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kaitlyn include Kaito . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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