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The name Caitlyn is derived from the name Caitlin, which is a variant of the Irish Gaelic name Catherine. The name Catherine comes from the Greek word "katharos," which means "pure." Therefore, Caitlyn means "pure" or "clear." The name Caitlyn gained widespread popularity in the United States in the 1980s and 1990s, thanks to the celebrity status of Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Bruce Jenner), who is an Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star. The name has become popular for girls in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Other notable people with the name Caitlyn include Caitlyn Taylor Love, an American actress known for her role in "I Didn't Do It," and Caitlyn Smith, an American singer-songwriter.

The name Caitlyn (and its variations such as Kaitlyn, Katelyn, etc.) is most popular in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. It is less common in non-English speaking countries.

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