Caitlin is a girl name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 112,426 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 28,887 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 2,816 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Caitlin per year — United States (1955–2025). United States peaked in 1988 (7,274/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2003 (2,277/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2003 (192/yr).
Caitlin reached its peak in 1988, when it was the #101 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.
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