Total births
536
Girls' name · since 1985
Kaetlyn
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 536 babies named Kaetlyn, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 536
- total births
- 1985–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
536 girls have been named Kaetlyn since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Kaetlyn has 536 recorded births among girls since 1985, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2019.
- 536 total births
- 1985–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
536 girls have been named Kaetlyn since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 536
- total births
- 1985–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Kaetlyn was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
57 babies were named Kaetlyn in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Kaetlyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaetlyn's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 57, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaetlyn at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Kaetlyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2019
- Peak year (1997)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Kaetlyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kaetlyn's strongest decade.
246 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Kaetlyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s
1990s
246 births
- 2000s
2000s
217 births
- 2010s 53
2010s
53 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 246 births (46% of all-time use).
How Kaetlyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kaetlyn's total volume
Kaetlyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kaetlyn by state
Where Kaetlyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 16 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Kaetlyn's total US births 3.0%
Even split
16 of 536 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaetlyn? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 536 babies named Kaetlyn. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 57 births.
When was Kaetlyn most popular? ▼
Kaetlyn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 246 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Kaetlyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaetlyn are California (16 births), Ohio (6 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Kaetlyn been used? ▼
Kaetlyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1985, spanning 35 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Kaetlyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaelyn, Kaela, Kaelynn, Kaeli, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kaetlyn's data
- Kaetlyn's decade-level peak was the 1990s (246 total births); usage has since declined to 53 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kaetlyns (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kaetlyn
Nearby Names Like Kaetlyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaetlyn
Kaelyn Girl
#1640 15,566 births
Kaela Girl
#5338 6,358 births
Kaelynn Girl
#2037 5,052 births
Kaeli Girl
#769 3,447 births
Kaelin Girl
2,737 births
Compare Kaetlyn side by side: Kaetlyn vs Kaelyn Kaetlyn vs Kaela Kaetlyn vs Kaelynn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kaetlyn: Baby Name Since 1985 - 536 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaetlyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kaetlyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.