Kaitlen
Every Kaitlen since 1985 — 768 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaitlen
Kaitlen is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1985, 768 American babies have been named Kaitlen. Its peak came in 1998, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kaitlen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaitlen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,823 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,750 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,606 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,148 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,757 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,958 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,985 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,916 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,200 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,459 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,307 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,231 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,315 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,123 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,146 |
| 2000 | 28 | #4,341 |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,702 |
| 1990 | 34 | #3,252 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,893 |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaitlen in 2025?
Kaitlen did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kaitlen?
768 babies have been named Kaitlen in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaitlen most popular?
Kaitlen peaked in 1998, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Kaitlen a boy or girl name?
Kaitlen is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaitlen rising or falling?
Kaitlen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.