Caitlin name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Caitlin
Story and style
Caitlin is a distinctive name for girls.
For parents, Caitlin is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank37th in 2008
Listed years5/18 years
TrendLimited Data
First listed2008
StyleLess Common
Length7 letters
More about Caitlin
Background notes
What style of name is Caitlin?
Caitlin feels less common. It sits naturally beside names like Abigail, Caitlyn, Elizabeth and Charlotte: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Caitlin ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Caitlin was most recently listed at 92nd in 2012, and appeared in the Australian top 100 in 5 of 18 years we currently cover.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not in top 100 |
| 2024 | Not in top 100 |
| 2023 | Not in top 100 |
| 2022 | Not in top 100 |
| 2021 | Not in top 100 |
| 2020 | Not in top 100 |
| 2019 | Not in top 100 |
| 2018 | Not in top 100 |
| 2017 | Not in top 100 |
| 2016 | Not in top 100 |
| 2015 | Not in top 100 |
| 2014 | Not in top 100 |
| 2013 | Not in top 100 |
| 2012 | 92nd |
| 2011 | 70th |
| 2010 | 74th |
| 2009 | 38th |
| 2008 | 37th |