The baby name Caitrin is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAH-treen (approx. IPA: /ˈkaːt̪ʲriːnʲ/).
The baby name Caitrin is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAH-treen (approx. IPA: /ˈkaːt̪ʲriːnʲ/).
Caitrin is French, Irish in Origin.
An elegant Gaelic form, Caitrin belongs to the Gaelic family of Catherine (from Greek Aikaterinē), notably Irish Caitrín and Scottish Gaelic Catrìona. Through long association with the cult of St. Catherine of Alexandria, the name spread across medieval Ireland and the Highlands, appearing in parish rolls and oral tradition. Most modern sources connect it with Greek katharos, “pure,” a meaning long embraced in English and Gaelic naming.
Variants and cognates include Caitríona (Irish), Catrìona and Catriona (Scottish Gaelic/Anglicized), Caitrín (Irish diminutive), Catrin (Welsh), Katrin/Katarina (continental), and the English Catherine, Katherine, Kathryn, and Katrina. Short forms range from Cait/Kate and Cat to Tríona and Ríona. Caitrin enjoyed quiet revival during the 19th–20th‑century Celtic cultural renaissance and today appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet rooted take on a timeless classic.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 1980 | #1 | — | 566 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| United States | Girls | 2017 | #914 | 5 | 9,202 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
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