Kaitlin
5 countries#4067 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kaitlin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
57,430 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #4067 · peaked in 1995 with 3,612 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,739 births recorded 1989–2021 · peaked in 2004 with 285 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,969 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2942 · peaked in 2004 with 233 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
607 births recorded 1989–2016 · peaked in 1998 with 63 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
163 births recorded 1997–2015 · peaked in 2004 with 21 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
31 births recorded 1998–2007 · peaked in 2000 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kaitlin’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #344 | — |
| 2007 | #420 | ↓76 |
| 2008 | #473 | ↓53 |
| 2009 | #576 | ↓103 |
| 2010 | #662 | ↓86 |
| 2011 | #790 | ↓128 |
| 2012 | #837 | ↓47 |
| 2013 | #1005 | ↓168 |
| 2014 | #1032 | ↓27 |
| 2015 | #1329 | ↓297 |
| 2016 | #2321 | ↓992 |
| 2017 | #2635 | ↓314 |
| 2018 | #2647 | ↓12 |
| 2019 | #2593 | ↑54 |
| 2020 | #3281 | ↓688 |
| 2021 | #4090 | ↓809 |
| 2022 | #5465 | ↓1375 |
| 2023 | #4191 | ↑1274 |
| 2024 | #4893 | ↓702 |
| 2025 | #4067 | ↑826 |
Frequently asked questions about Kaitlin
Is Kaitlin a popular name?
Yes — Kaitlin currently ranks #4067 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kaitlin more common for boys or girls?
Kaitlin is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kaitlin most popular?
Kaitlin peaked in 1995 in United States, with 3,612 recorded births that year.
Is Kaitlin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kaitlin’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6619 in 1971 to #4067 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kaitlin?
At least 61,200 babies have been recorded with the name Kaitlin across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kaitlin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kaitlin appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kaitlin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kaitlin include Kadiatou, Kaily, Kaleigha, Kalista.
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