Kaytlyn
Every Kaytlyn since 1985 — 2,722 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaytlyn
Kaytlyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,061 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 2,722 American babies have been named Kaytlyn. Its peak came in 1998, when 158 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 Kaytlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaytlyn 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 | #14,061 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,192 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,303 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,837 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,697 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,912 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,528 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,252 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,124 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,635 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,804 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,588 |
| 2013 | 33 | #4,380 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,480 |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,575 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,997 |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,837 |
| 2008 | 64 | #2,818 |
| 2007 | 71 | #2,608 |
| 2006 | 102 | #1,969 |
| 2005 | 92 | #2,042 |
| 2004 | 108 | #1,776 |
| 2003 | 115 | #1,670 |
| 2002 | 133 | #1,436 |
| 2001 | 137 | #1,391 |
| 2000 | 146 | #1,308 |
| 1995 | 148 | #1,168 |
| 1990 | 76 | #1,867 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,238 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaytlyn in 2025?
Kaytlyn ranked #14,061 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 Kaytlyn?
2,722 babies have been named Kaytlyn in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaytlyn most popular?
Kaytlyn peaked in 1998, when 158 newborns received the name.
Is Kaytlyn a boy or girl name?
Kaytlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaytlyn rising or falling?
Kaytlyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.