How popular is the name Kaitlyn in 2025?

Kaitlyn ranks #799 among US girl names in 2025, with 340 babies given the name.

When was the name Kaitlyn most popular?

Kaitlyn peaked in 2000, reaching #30 among US girl names.

Kaitlyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name#799 in 2025

Kaitlyn entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #30 in 2000, ranks #799 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.

#799

rank today

#30

peak (2000)

340

babies in 2025

falling

a name gently stepping back from its peak

Over the last decade, Kaitlyn has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.

About 165,000 people named Kaitlyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Kaitlyn alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Kaitlyn in 2025?: Kaitlyn ranks #799 among US girl names in 2025, with 340 babies given the name.
When was the name Kaitlyn most popular?: Kaitlyn peaked in 2000, reaching #30 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Kaitlyn with classmates?: Kaitlyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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