Caitlyn
Meaning: Pure and clear — unblemished goodness and transparent heart
Origin: Irish/English (variant)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #311
Total births: 641
History: Caitlyn surged in the 2000s as a Celtic spelling variant in Australia. The name reflects Australia's Irish heritage and the love of creative spelling.
Explore more at Australian Baby Names on BabyNa.me
Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2007) | #98 |
| Babies named Caitlyn in 2007 | 81 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 641 |
| Peak year | 1999 (88 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #89 |
| Years in records | 1998–2007 (8 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 1 spot |
Frequently asked about Caitlyn
What does the name Caitlyn mean?
Caitlyn means “Pure and clear — unblemished goodness and transparent heart” from Irish/English (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Caitlyn?
Caitlyn has Irish/English (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Pure and clear — unblemished goodness and transparent heart”.
How popular is Caitlyn in Australia?
Caitlyn ranked #98 in Australia in 2007 — given to 81 babies that year.
When was Caitlyn most popular?
Caitlyn peaked in 1999 with 88 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Caitlyn a boy or girl name?
Caitlyn is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Caitlyns in registered births are female.
How long has Caitlyn been recorded in Australia?
Caitlyn appears in birth records in Australia across 8 years — from 1998 through 2007.