How Many People Are Named Kaitlyne?
Complete statistics for the name Kaitlyne: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaitlyne is a very rare female name, with only 314 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,052,039 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1998 with 27 births, but remains a genuinely modern name with 60% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 318 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: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaitlyne Through the Generations
Kaitlyne, a name that's seen a steady presence since its inception, has been a part of American naming trends for decades. With 318 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that while not widely popular, it has maintained a niche appeal. The majority of those named Kaitlyne were born in the late '90s and early 2000s, with 190 individuals under 30 years old, indicating a strong connection to the newer generation. This modernity is further emphasized by the fact that only 128 people fall within the 30-60 age bracket, and none are over 60, suggesting that Kaitlyne is indeed a name of contemporary times.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaitlyne's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kaitlyne
How Many People Have the Name Kaitlyne?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 314 people in the United States currently share the name Kaitlyne. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,052,039 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaitlyne a Common or Rare Name?
Kaitlyne 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 Kaitlyne Mean?
Kaitlyne means "creative variant of Caitlin" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaitlyne in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kaitlyne Most Popular?
The name Kaitlyne reached peak popularity in 1998, with 27 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 Kaitlyne?
Approximately 314 people named Kaitlyne live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 318. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,052,039 Americans.
Is Kaitlyne a rare name?
Kaitlyne is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,052,039 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaitlyne mean?
Kaitlyne means "creative variant of Caitlin" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kaitlyne more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kaitlyne are male and 100% are female.
When was Kaitlyne most popular?
Kaitlyne peaked in 1998 with 27 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.