Kaitlan
girl nameKaitlan entered the US charts in 1982, peaked at #1456 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1982–2025
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rank today
#1456
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #4117 |
| 1990s | #2113 |
| 2000s | #7262 |
| 2010s | #13448 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Kaitlan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kaitlan alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kaitlan in 2025?
- Kaitlan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kaitlan most popular?
- Kaitlan peaked in 1990, reaching #1456 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kaitlan with classmates?
- Kaitlan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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