Kaitlin
A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin.
Every Kaitlin since 1971 — 57,430 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaitlin
Kaitlin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,114 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 57,430 American babies have been named Kaitlin. Its peak came in 1995, when 3,612 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 Kaitlin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaitlin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,114 | — | — |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,957 | — | — |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,234 | — | — |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,548 | — | — |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,138 | — | — |
| 2020 | 47 | #3,309 | — | — |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,617 | — | — |
| 2018 | 65 | #2,662 | — | — |
| 2017 | 66 | #2,642 | — | — |
| 2016 | 81 | #2,332 | — | — |
| 2015 | 178 | #1,332 | — | — |
| 2014 | 251 | #1,034 | — | — |
| 2013 | 248 | #1,006 | — | — |
| 2012 | 319 | #837 | — | — |
| 2011 | 342 | #792 | — | — |
| 2010 | 441 | #663 | — | — |
| 2009 | 531 | #576 | — | — |
| 2008 | 673 | #474 | — | — |
| 2007 | 781 | #421 | — | — |
| 2006 | 957 | #344 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,003 | #321 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,101 | #297 | 5 | #12,284 |
| 2003 | 1,191 | #264 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,456 | #219 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,821 | #180 | — | — |
| 2000 | 2,136 | #158 | — | — |
| 1995 | 3,602 | #94 | 10 | #5,704 |
| 1990 | 3,472 | #101 | 10 | #5,188 |
| 1985 | 1,236 | #208 | — | — |
| 1980 | 135 | #1,056 | — | — |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,841 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kaitlin
- Kaitlin Olson Actor · b. 1975
- Kaitlin Doubleday Actor · b. 1984
- Kaitlin Sandeno Swimmer · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaitlin mean?
A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin.
How popular is the name Kaitlin in 2025?
Kaitlin ranked #4,114 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaitlin?
57,430 babies have been named Kaitlin in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaitlin most popular?
Kaitlin peaked in 1995, when 3,612 newborns received the name.
Is Kaitlin a boy or girl name?
Kaitlin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaitlin rising or falling?
Kaitlin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kaitlin?
Well-known people named Kaitlin include Kaitlin Olson (actor), Kaitlin Doubleday (actor), Kaitlin Sandeno (swimmer).