US births per decade — source: Social Security Administration
Caitlyn is predominantly a female name in the United States, reaching peak popularity in the 1990s. There are approximately 50,000 people named Caitlyn in the US today.
The name Caitlyn's root letters are KTLN.
The KTLN names are dominated by the forceful letter K -- evoking images of kick, kill, king, and knife -- and the triumphant letter T which conveys a sense of truthfulness, tradition, thankfulness, triumph, and toughness. The Gaelic derived KTLN names and all their derivative spellings have recently become the most popular girls’ names in the United States. It’s also undergoing an evolution in spelling as parents try and differentiate their own daughter from the millions of others who bear a KTLN name. There are currently over one hundred and forty spelling variations on this name, but the prize for creative spelling must go to the parents of Q'heightlynne.
All told, these names herald a personality of uncommon internal resolve and mental toughness to boot. The Caitlyns’ strength lies in their ability to work around tense situations without fully absorbing them into their emotional core. This is why Caitlyns rarely loose their cool and why people are drawn to them in moments of stress.
When it comes to the little things in life, Caitlyns can change their minds as often as a butterfly with a lobotomy. But if they can’t be depended on for showing up for movies or making appointments on time, when it comes to the big issues --- loyalty, fidelity and love – they’re as reliable as dial tones. Many Caitlyns seem to take secret satisfaction in their ability to keep people a little off balance but will stop well short of taking advantage of anyone.
Caitlyns may be exceptionally bright but this isn’t always reflected in their academic record. They’re simply not turned on by formal education; preferring to discover the workings of the universe in their own unique ways. The source of their intelligence is a healthy mixture of emotional and street-smartness that gives them a huge advantage in the workplace, but doesn’t mean that they will achieve the kind the success of which they’re capable. In fact, like most confident personalities, they have a propensity to procrastinate and take things too lightly. Oftentimes, they find themselves struggling to catch up to their peer groups.
approach their relationships in a similar devil-may-care fashion. With unmatched emotional self-confidence, they often give the impression that they really aren’t looking for anyone special. Nothing could be further from the truth. Caitlyns are attention-hungry creatures who thrive on being in the spotlight. Because Caitlyns are choosy about their relationships, every gesture and nuance from prospective suitors will have some significance. A careless word or thoughtless act can leave them feeling resentful for weeks and potential suitors must have an extraordinary set of communication skills if they hope to construct a peaceful alliance with these dynamic women.
