Kaitlyn Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kaitlyn is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kaitlyn?
Kaitlyn is spelled K-A-I-T-L-Y-N. The name has 7 letters.
Kaitlyn at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Kaitlyn is commonly considered a modern elaboration of the name Caitlin, which is an Irish form of Catherine.
- Origin
- Kaitlyn may derive from the Irish Gaelic name Caitlin, which is itself a form of Catherine, and is used in English-speaking countries.
- Pronunciation
- KAYT-lin · 2 syllables
Kaitlyn Popularity in 2025
Rank#799
Recorded Births340
- Girls usage fell 152 places to #799 and recorded 113 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kaitlyn Mean?
Kaitlyn is commonly considered a modern elaboration of the name Caitlin, which is an Irish form of Catherine.
Origin: Kaitlyn may derive from the Irish Gaelic name Caitlin, which is itself a form of Catherine, and is used in English-speaking countries.
How Do You Pronounce Kaitlyn?
PronunciationKAYT-lin
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kaitlyn?
- History
- Kaitlyn emerged as a variant spelling in the late 20th century and increased in usage in the United States during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Kaitlyn Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 340 | #799 |
| 2024 | Girls | 453 | #647 |
| 2023 | Girls | 483 | #618 |
| 2022 | Girls | 470 | #628 |
| 2021 | Girls | 520 | #583 |
| 2020 | Girls | 624 | #488 |
| 2019 | Girls | 701 | #443 |
| 2018 | Girls | 805 | #386 |
| 2017 | Girls | 938 | #345 |
| 2016 | Girls | 999 | #329 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,663 | #197 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,060 | #160 |
| 2013 | Girls | 2,379 | #134 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,601 | #118 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,908 | #100 |
| 2010 | Girls | 3,303 | #89 |
| 2009 | Girls | 4,207 | #67 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5,117 | #53 |
| 2008 | Boys | 9 | #8,324 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5,551 | #44 |
| 2007 | Boys | 9 | #8,173 |
| 2006 | Girls | 6,074 | #41 |
| 2006 | Boys | 11 | #6,904 |
When Was Kaitlyn Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2000 · Girls
8,759 recorded births
National rank #30
2001 · Girls
8,164 recorded births
National rank #31
1999 · Girls
8,158 recorded births
National rank #33
2002 · Girls
7,981 recorded births
National rank #32
Where Kaitlyn Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ID | #402 | 5 |
| MS | #441 | 6 |
| NJ | #470 | 16 |
| NY | #533 | 31 |
| CO | #536 | 10 |
| IA | #565 | 5 |
| AL | #574 | 8 |
| IN | #577 | 11 |