Kaitlyn
Peaked at #30 nationally in 2000, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1971, Kaitlyn has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Kaitlyn — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#30
in 2000
Current rank
#652
in 2024
Years tracked
51
1971–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1971, Kaitlyn reached its peak popularity for girls in 2000, ranking #30 nationally with 8,759 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #160 (2014) to #652 (2024) — a 75% drop.
As of 2024, Kaitlyn ranks #652 nationally for girls, with 450 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #652 | 450 |
| 2023 | #620 | 482 |
| 2022 | #629 | 470 |
| 2021 | #583 | 520 |
| 2020 | #488 | 624 |
| 2019 | #444 | 701 |
| 2018 | #386 | 805 |
| 2017 | #346 | 938 |
Kaitlyn — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2925
in 2004
Last ranked
#13470
in 2009
Years tracked
25
1985–2009
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1985, Kaitlyn reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #2925 nationally with 35 babies given the name that year.
Kaitlyn hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2009, when it stood at #13470.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | #13,470 | 5 |
| 2008 | #8,656 | 9 |
| 2007 | #8,565 | 9 |
| 2006 | #7,179 | 11 |
| 2005 | #12,367 | 5 |
| 2004 | #2,925 | 35 |
| 2003 | #6,495 | 11 |
| 2002 | #8,924 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kaitlyn most popular?
Kaitlyn was most popular in 2000, when it ranked #30 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kaitlyn becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kaitlyn?
At least 166,573 babies have been recorded with the name Kaitlyn in the US since 1971, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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