Kaitlyn
Meaning: Pure and clear — unblemished goodness and transparent heart
Origin: Irish/English (variant)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #283
Total births: 931
History: Kaitlyn surged in the 2000s as one of many Caitlin/Kaitlyn variants in Australia. The spelling variations reflect Australian parents' love of individual expression through names.
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| Current rank (2006) | #86 |
| Babies named Kaitlyn in 2006 | 91 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 931 |
| Peak year | 1998 (112 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #71 |
| Years in records | 1994–2006 (10 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 5 spots |
Frequently asked about Kaitlyn
What does the name Kaitlyn mean?
Kaitlyn means “Pure and clear — unblemished goodness and transparent heart” from Irish/English (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Kaitlyn?
Kaitlyn has Irish/English (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Pure and clear — unblemished goodness and transparent heart”.
How popular is Kaitlyn in Australia?
Kaitlyn ranked #86 in Australia in 2006 — given to 91 babies that year.
When was Kaitlyn most popular?
Kaitlyn peaked in 1998 with 112 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Kaitlyn a boy or girl name?
Kaitlyn is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Kaitlyns in registered births are female.
How long has Kaitlyn been recorded in Australia?
Kaitlyn appears in birth records in Australia across 10 years — from 1994 through 2006.