How Many People Are Named Kaitlen?
Complete statistics for the name Kaitlen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaitlen is a very rare female name, with only 756 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 436,240 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1998 with 51 births, but now it's seen as a genuinely modern name with over half its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents humanitarianism and compassion.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 768 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaitlen Through the Generations
Kaitlen has been a name on the decline since its peak in 1998, when 51 babies were given this name. Today, it's much rarer, with only 768 total births recorded throughout history. The majority of those named Kaitlen are young adults, with 407 under 30 years old and 361 aged between 30 and 60, showing how this name is predominantly associated with newer generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaitlen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kaitlen
How Many People Have the Name Kaitlen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 756 people in the United States currently share the name Kaitlen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 436,240 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaitlen a Common or Rare Name?
Kaitlen 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 Kaitlen Mean?
Kaitlen means "creative variant of Caitlin" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaitlen in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kaitlen Most Popular?
The name Kaitlen reached peak popularity in 1998, with 51 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 Kaitlen?
Approximately 756 people named Kaitlen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 768. That works out to roughly 1 in 436,240 Americans.
Is Kaitlen a rare name?
Kaitlen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 436,240 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaitlen mean?
Kaitlen means "creative variant of Caitlin" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kaitlen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kaitlen are male and 100% are female.
When was Kaitlen most popular?
Kaitlen peaked in 1998 with 51 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.