Kaitlyn
5 countries#799 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kaitlyn was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
166,921 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #799 · peaked in 2000 with 8,771 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,304 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 2006 with 468 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,073 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #957 · peaked in 2006 with 400 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
960 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 2005 with 72 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
271 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2003 with 22 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
156 births recorded 1998–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 2006 with 15 births
Most common in: Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kaitlyn’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #41 | — |
| 2007 | #44 | ↓3 |
| 2008 | #53 | ↓9 |
| 2009 | #67 | ↓14 |
| 2010 | #89 | ↓22 |
| 2011 | #100 | ↓11 |
| 2012 | #118 | ↓18 |
| 2013 | #134 | ↓16 |
| 2014 | #160 | ↓26 |
| 2015 | #197 | ↓37 |
| 2016 | #329 | ↓132 |
| 2017 | #345 | ↓16 |
| 2018 | #386 | ↓41 |
| 2019 | #443 | ↓57 |
| 2020 | #488 | ↓45 |
| 2021 | #583 | ↓95 |
| 2022 | #628 | ↓45 |
| 2023 | #618 | ↑10 |
| 2024 | #647 | ↓29 |
| 2025 | #799 | ↓152 |
Frequently asked questions about Kaitlyn
Is Kaitlyn a popular name?
Yes — Kaitlyn currently ranks #799 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kaitlyn more common for boys or girls?
Kaitlyn is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kaitlyn most popular?
Kaitlyn peaked in 2000 in United States, with 8,771 recorded births that year.
Is Kaitlyn rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kaitlyn’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8324 in 1971 to #799 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kaitlyn?
At least 173,381 babies have been recorded with the name Kaitlyn across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kaitlyn popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kaitlyn appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kaitlyn?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kaitlyn include Dalia, Janelle, Karla, Kayleigh.
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