Caitlyn is a distinctive choice, ranked #1449 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Caitlyn in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1449
About the Name Caitlyn
Caitlyn has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 480 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #144 โ parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Caitlyn is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school โ standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Caitlyn
Unlikely. With around 22 UK babies named Caitlyn per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Caitlyn in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Caitlyn has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 480 places in the last five years. Its peak was #144 in 2005. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Caitlyn is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Caitlyn include: Caitlyn Bobb โ Caitlyn Bobb is a Bermudan sprinter who primarily competes over 400 metres, in which she is the national record holder, both indoors and outdoors.; Caitlyn Taylor Love โ Caitlyn Taylor Love is a former American actress and musician.; Caitlyn Folley โ Caitlyn Folley, also known as Caker Folley, is an American actress known for her role as Stacy in The FP..
Caitlyn does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice โ your child is unlikely to encounter American Caitlyns in the wild.
22
UK babies named Caitlyn (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 480 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Caitlyn
Likely around 1 other Caitlyn in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Caitlyn
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Caitlyn Bobb is a Bermudan sprinter who primarily competes over 400 metres, in which she is the national record holder, both indoors and outdoors. She is also the national record holder over 200 metres indoors.