Kaitlyn
A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin.
Every Kaitlyn since 1971 — 166,921 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #802 in 2025 with 340 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 166,921 American babies have been named Kaitlyn. Its peak came in 2000, when 8,771 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kaitlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaitlyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 340 | #802 | — | — |
| 2024 | 453 | #650 | — | — |
| 2023 | 483 | #619 | — | — |
| 2022 | 470 | #630 | — | — |
| 2021 | 520 | #583 | — | — |
| 2020 | 624 | #488 | — | — |
| 2019 | 701 | #444 | — | — |
| 2018 | 805 | #386 | — | — |
| 2017 | 938 | #346 | — | — |
| 2016 | 999 | #331 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,663 | #197 | — | — |
| 2014 | 2,060 | #160 | — | — |
| 2013 | 2,379 | #134 | — | — |
| 2012 | 2,601 | #118 | — | — |
| 2011 | 2,908 | #100 | — | — |
| 2010 | 3,303 | #90 | — | — |
| 2009 | 4,207 | #67 | 5 | #13,473 |
| 2008 | 5,117 | #53 | 9 | #8,656 |
| 2007 | 5,551 | #44 | 9 | #8,565 |
| 2006 | 6,074 | #41 | 11 | #7,179 |
| 2005 | 6,521 | #34 | 5 | #12,368 |
| 2004 | 6,988 | #33 | 35 | #2,926 |
| 2003 | 7,547 | #32 | 11 | #6,496 |
| 2002 | 7,981 | #32 | 7 | #8,924 |
| 2001 | 8,164 | #31 | 8 | #7,929 |
| 2000 | 8,759 | #30 | 12 | #5,743 |
| 1995 | 7,385 | #42 | 8 | #6,680 |
| 1990 | 4,312 | #78 | 6 | #7,630 |
| 1985 | 879 | #284 | 7 | #5,452 |
| 1980 | 65 | #1,727 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,502 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kaitlyn
- Kaitlyn Wrestler · b. 1986
- Kaitlyn Dever Actor · b. 1996
- Kaitlyn Maher Actor · b. 2004
- Kaitlyn Farrington Athlete · b. 1989
- Kaitlyn Lawes Athlete · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaitlyn mean?
A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin.
How popular is the name Kaitlyn in 2025?
Kaitlyn ranked #802 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 340 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaitlyn?
166,921 babies have been named Kaitlyn in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaitlyn most popular?
Kaitlyn peaked in 2000, when 8,771 newborns received the name.
Is Kaitlyn a boy or girl name?
Kaitlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaitlyn rising or falling?
Kaitlyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kaitlyn?
Well-known people named Kaitlyn include Kaitlyn (wrestler), Kaitlyn Dever (actor), Kaitlyn Maher (actor).