Kaitlyn
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,074
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Girl Name
Kaitlyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #652.
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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, Kay, Kaiie, and Kaitie. 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.