Caitlyn
5 countries#2485 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Caitlyn was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
52,637 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #2485 · peaked in 1998 with 2,943 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,636 births recorded 1990–2024 · peaked in 2007 with 410 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,224 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1286 · peaked in 2005 with 353 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,189 births recorded 1990–2023 · peaked in 1998 with 95 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
223 births recorded 1997–2024 · peaked in 2004 with 19 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
135 births recorded 1999–2022 · currently #2239 · peaked in 2015 with 17 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Caitlyn’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #200 | — |
| 2007 | #213 | ↓13 |
| 2008 | #227 | ↓14 |
| 2009 | #256 | ↓29 |
| 2010 | #302 | ↓46 |
| 2011 | #343 | ↓41 |
| 2012 | #378 | ↓35 |
| 2013 | #406 | ↓28 |
| 2014 | #462 | ↓56 |
| 2015 | #598 | ↓136 |
| 2016 | #1049 | ↓451 |
| 2017 | #1091 | ↓42 |
| 2018 | #1170 | ↓79 |
| 2019 | #1186 | ↓16 |
| 2020 | #1632 | ↓446 |
| 2021 | #1641 | ↓9 |
| 2022 | #1692 | ↓51 |
| 2023 | #1922 | ↓230 |
| 2024 | #2347 | ↓425 |
| 2025 | #2485 | ↓138 |
Frequently asked questions about Caitlyn
Is Caitlyn a popular name?
Yes — Caitlyn currently ranks #2485 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Caitlyn more common for boys or girls?
Caitlyn is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Caitlyn most popular?
Caitlyn peaked in 1998 in United States, with 2,943 recorded births that year.
Is Caitlyn rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Caitlyn’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7016 in 1968 to #2485 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Caitlyn?
At least 59,408 babies have been recorded with the name Caitlyn across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Caitlyn popular in more than one country?
Yes — Caitlyn appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Caitlyn?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Caitlyn include Berkeley, Briseida, Dayami.
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