Kaitlyn is a distinctive choice, ranked #1672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kaitlyn in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1672
US Rank #652
About the Name Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 628 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #139 โ parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Kaitlyn is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school โ standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #652, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kaitlyn
Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Kaitlyn per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kaitlyn in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Kaitlyn has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 628 places in the last five years. Its peak was #139 in 2006. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Kaitlyn is more popular in the US (#652) than in the UK (#1672). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Kaitlyn include: Kaitlyn Watts โ Kaitlyn Watts is a New Zealand professional squash player.; Kaitlyn Fisher โ Kaitlyn Fisher is an Australian-based Fijian netball player who plays for Fiji in the positions of goal attack, wing attack or center.; Kaitlyn Davis โ Kaitlyn Davis is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent..
Kaitlyn ranks #652 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
18
UK babies named Kaitlyn (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 628 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kaitlyn
Likely around 1 other Kaitlyn in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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