Caitlynn
Every Caitlynn since 1985 — 4,947 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caitlynn
Caitlynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,971 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 4,947 American babies have been named Caitlynn. Its peak came in 1998, when 297 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caitlynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caitlynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,971 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,664 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,391 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,123 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,685 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,466 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,831 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,165 |
| 2017 | 41 | #3,708 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,531 |
| 2015 | 70 | #2,563 |
| 2014 | 82 | #2,272 |
| 2013 | 99 | #1,977 |
| 2012 | 120 | #1,720 |
| 2011 | 142 | #1,545 |
| 2010 | 175 | #1,342 |
| 2009 | 178 | #1,344 |
| 2008 | 176 | #1,370 |
| 2007 | 181 | #1,343 |
| 2006 | 168 | #1,368 |
| 2005 | 186 | #1,222 |
| 2004 | 206 | #1,108 |
| 2003 | 220 | #1,040 |
| 2002 | 219 | #1,004 |
| 2001 | 242 | #923 |
| 2000 | 274 | #822 |
| 1995 | 160 | #1,107 |
| 1990 | 77 | #1,849 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,146 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caitlynn in 2025?
Caitlynn ranked #8,971 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caitlynn?
4,947 babies have been named Caitlynn in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caitlynn most popular?
Caitlynn peaked in 1998, when 297 newborns received the name.
Is Caitlynn a boy or girl name?
Caitlynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caitlynn rising or falling?
Caitlynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.