Kaitlynn
A variant of Caitlin with -lynn.
Every Kaitlynn since 1982 — 16,424 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaitlynn
Kaitlynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,676 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 16,424 American babies have been named Kaitlynn. Its peak came in 1999, when 822 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 Kaitlynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaitlynn 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 | 41 | #3,676 | — | — |
| 2024 | 45 | #3,480 | — | — |
| 2023 | 42 | #3,672 | — | — |
| 2022 | 63 | #2,736 | — | — |
| 2021 | 55 | #3,017 | — | — |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,934 | — | — |
| 2019 | 111 | #1,836 | — | — |
| 2018 | 109 | #1,857 | — | — |
| 2017 | 145 | #1,525 | — | — |
| 2016 | 171 | #1,375 | — | — |
| 2015 | 273 | #989 | — | — |
| 2014 | 290 | #931 | — | — |
| 2013 | 312 | #842 | — | — |
| 2012 | 404 | #699 | — | — |
| 2011 | 377 | #732 | — | — |
| 2010 | 395 | #715 | — | — |
| 2009 | 471 | #634 | — | — |
| 2008 | 565 | #544 | — | — |
| 2007 | 651 | #497 | — | — |
| 2006 | 574 | #527 | — | — |
| 2005 | 647 | #476 | — | — |
| 2004 | 670 | #453 | 5 | #12,285 |
| 2003 | 680 | #440 | — | — |
| 2002 | 731 | #399 | — | — |
| 2001 | 808 | #368 | — | — |
| 2000 | 801 | #368 | — | — |
| 1995 | 698 | #378 | — | — |
| 1990 | 340 | #655 | — | — |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,565 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaitlynn mean?
A variant of Caitlin with -lynn.
How popular is the name Kaitlynn in 2025?
Kaitlynn ranked #3,676 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaitlynn?
16,424 babies have been named Kaitlynn in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaitlynn most popular?
Kaitlynn peaked in 1999, when 822 newborns received the name.
Is Kaitlynn a boy or girl name?
Kaitlynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaitlynn rising or falling?
Kaitlynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.