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How Many People Are Named Kaitlin?
Estimated people named Kaitlin living in the U.S. today
55,702
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 57,394
- Peak year: 1995 (3,612 births)
- Estimated living today: 55,702
Kaitlin by age group — who carries the name today?
Kaitlin popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kaitlin
Kaitlin has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 57,394 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 55,702 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,136 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kaitlins you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Kaitlin in the US?
An estimated 55,702 people named Kaitlin are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kaitlin rare — about 1 in 6,136 Americans.
Is Kaitlin a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kaitlin is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Kaitlin most popular?
Kaitlin peaked in 1995, when 3,612 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kaitlin?
Kaitlin ranks #842 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 44 out of 100 (higher means rarer).