How Many People Are Named Kaetlyn?
Complete statistics for the name Kaetlyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaetlyn is a very rare female name, with only 529 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 623,428 Americans. The majority of those named Kaetlyn are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 536 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1997Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaetlyn Through the Generations
Kaetlyn saw its peak popularity in 1997 with 57 births, but since then, it has been on a steady decline. Today, the average age of someone named Kaetlyn is 25, with 405 under 30 and 131 between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found in the United States, with 609 living bearers worldwide, ranking at number 1,075,395 globally.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaetlyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kaetlyn
How Many People Have the Name Kaetlyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 529 people in the United States currently share the name Kaetlyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 623,428 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaetlyn a Common or Rare Name?
Kaetlyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kaetlyn Mean?
Kaetlyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaetlyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kaetlyn Most Popular?
The name Kaetlyn reached peak popularity in 1997, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kaetlyn?
Approximately 529 people named Kaetlyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 536. That works out to roughly 1 in 623,428 Americans.
Is Kaetlyn a rare name?
Kaetlyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 623,428 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaetlyn mean?
Kaetlyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kaetlyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kaetlyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Kaetlyn most popular?
Kaetlyn peaked in 1997 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.