Kaitlyn
boy nameKaitlyn entered the US charts in 1985, peaked at #2887 in 2004, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1985–2025
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rank today
#2887
peak (2004)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5409 |
| 1990s | #6529 |
| 2000s | #7809 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kaitlyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kaitlyn alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kaitlyn in 2025?
- Kaitlyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kaitlyn most popular?
- Kaitlyn peaked in 2004, reaching #2887 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kaitlyn with classmates?
- Kaitlyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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