Pure
Caitlan is an English phonetic spelling of the Irish name Caitlin, which itself is the Gaelic form of Catherine. The name ultimately derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, which has long been associated with the Greek word 'katharos' meaning pure.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Caitlan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).