Kaithlyn
Every Kaithlyn since 1985 — 389 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaithlyn
Kaithlyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,014 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 389 American babies have been named Kaithlyn. Its peak came in 2002, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaithlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaithlyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,014 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,765 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,676 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,314 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,241 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,634 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,822 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,319 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,287 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,784 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,141 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,341 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,418 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,756 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,105 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,681 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,563 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,901 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,046 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,665 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,932 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,687 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,568 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,511 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,852 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,102 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,660 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,868 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaithlyn in 2025?
Kaithlyn ranked #14,014 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaithlyn?
389 babies have been named Kaithlyn in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaithlyn most popular?
Kaithlyn peaked in 2002, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Kaithlyn a boy or girl name?
Kaithlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaithlyn rising or falling?
Kaithlyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.