How Many People Are Named Kaitlynn?
Complete statistics for the name Kaitlynn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaitlynn is a very rare female name, with only 16,179 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 20,397 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 72% of those named Kaitlynn being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the name Kaitlynn typically have a life path number of 7, which is often associated with introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 16,378 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: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaitlynn Through the Generations
Kaitlynn peaked in popularity in 1999 with 822 births, but its trend has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Kaitlynn is 24, with 11,874 under 30 and 4,504 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution highlights how Kaitlynn remains a name strongly associated with younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaitlynn's English roots
📄 About the Name Kaitlynn
How Many People Have the Name Kaitlynn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16,179 people in the United States currently share the name Kaitlynn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 20,397 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaitlynn a Common or Rare Name?
Kaitlynn 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaitlynn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kaitlynn Most Popular?
The name Kaitlynn reached peak popularity in 1999, with 822 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 Kaitlynn?
Approximately 16,179 people named Kaitlynn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16,378. That works out to roughly 1 in 20,397 Americans.
Is Kaitlynn a rare name?
Kaitlynn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 20,397 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaitlynn mean?
The meaning and origin of Kaitlynn are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Kaitlynn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kaitlynn are male and 100% are female.
When was Kaitlynn most popular?
Kaitlynn peaked in 1999 with 822 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.