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Kaitlyn

The name Kaitlyn peaked for boys at #2925 in 2004. Kaitlyn is also used for girls, ranking #802 in 2025.

The name Kaitlyn is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "pure".

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A huge name in the late 90's and most of the 00's, Kaitlyn's been on a downward trend in recent years. Kaitlyn and its soundalikes have been so well used in the US that they can no longer be seen as fresh, but it's still relatively popular in Canada.

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The name Kaitlyn is currently ranked #802 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #30 in 2000. The name is most popular in Alabama, Mississippi, and West Virginia. Kaitlyn is occasionally used for boys in 2009.

Caitlin

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