Girl · #17,501 in 2026

Caitlyne

Name: Popularity of the name Caitlyne in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Caitlyne, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#17,501

Peak Rank

#9,351 (2001)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2008

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#9351

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Caitlyne

Caitlyne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1991, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 10 Caitlynes were born — ranking #9,351 that year. As of 2026, Caitlyne ranks #17,501 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 86 Caitlynes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Caitlyne

Phonetically similar names — useful when Caitlyne is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Caitlyne

What does the name Caitlyne mean?

Caitlyne is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Caitlyne in 2026?

In 2026, Caitlyne ranks #17,501 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Caitlyne most popular?

Caitlyne reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #9,351 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Caitlyne a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Caitlyne is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Caitlyne?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caitlyne include Wilson, Ailine, Renny. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Caitlyne

Caitlyne is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 86 births in the dataset. Caitlyne's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #9,351. Use the chart and map above to compare Caitlyne's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.