How Many People Are Named Kaitlan?
Complete statistics for the name Kaitlan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaitlan is a very rare female name, with only 1,100 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 300,074 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1990 with 107 births, but its stable trend suggests it's a timeless choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes adaptability and freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 1,119 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaitlan Through the Generations
Kaitlan has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1990 when 107 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Kaitlan are adults, with 67% falling within the 30-60 age range. Interestingly, there are no individuals over 60 with this name, indicating a relatively young demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaitlan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kaitlan
How Many People Have the Name Kaitlan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,100 people in the United States currently share the name Kaitlan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 300,074 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaitlan a Common or Rare Name?
Kaitlan 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 Kaitlan Mean?
Kaitlan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaitlan in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kaitlan Most Popular?
The name Kaitlan reached peak popularity in 1990, with 107 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Kaitlan?
Approximately 1,100 people named Kaitlan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,119. That works out to roughly 1 in 300,074 Americans.
Is Kaitlan a rare name?
Kaitlan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 300,074 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaitlan mean?
Kaitlan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kaitlan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kaitlan are male and 100% are female.
When was Kaitlan most popular?
Kaitlan peaked in 1990 with 107 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.