Pure
A modern phonetic elaboration of Caitlin, which is the Irish form of Catherine. It ultimately derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, though its exact etymology is debated, it has been associated with the Greek word 'katharos' meaning pure since early Christian times.
Less common today
Caitlyne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,456 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
