Total births
1,119
Girls' name · since 1982
Kaitlan
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 1,119 babies named Kaitlan, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,119
- total births
- 1982–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Kaitlan sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,119 recorded since 1982.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kaitlan has been recorded 1,119 times among girls since 1982, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2010.
- 1,119 total births
- 1982–2010 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,119 girls have been named Kaitlan since 1982, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2010.
- 1,119
- total births
- 1982–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Kaitlan was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
107 babies were named Kaitlan in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Kaitlan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kaitlan splits its recorded history at 1997: 33% of all births land in the more recent half, 67% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2009 (7 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 107 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kaitlan at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Kaitlan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2010
- Peak year (1990)
- 107
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Kaitlan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kaitlan's strongest decade.
687 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Kaitlan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 225
1980s
225 births
- 1990s
1990s
687 births
- 2000s 200
2000s
200 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 687 births (61% of all-time use).
How Kaitlan 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 Kaitlan's total volume
Kaitlan vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kaitlan by state
Where Kaitlan concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 104 | 9.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 84 | 7.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 24 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Florida | | 23 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 8 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.5% |
California share of Kaitlan's total US births 9.3%
Even split
104 of 1,119 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Kaitlan appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaitlan? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 1,119 babies named Kaitlan. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 107 births.
When was Kaitlan most popular? ▼
Kaitlan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 687 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Kaitlan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaitlan are California (104 births), Texas (84 births), Illinois (24 births).
How long has the name Kaitlan been used? ▼
Kaitlan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1982, spanning 29 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Kaitlan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaitlyn, Kaitlin, Kailey, Kaia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kaitlan's data
- Kaitlan's decade-level peak was the 1990s (687 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kaitlans (104 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 Kaitlan
Nearby Names Like Kaitlan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaitlan
Kaitlyn Girl
#650 166,689 births
Kaitlin Girl
#4931 57,355 births
Kailey Girl
#1285 27,244 births
Kaia Girl
#180 20,909 births
Kaitlynn Girl
#3490 16,419 births
Compare Kaitlan side by side: Kaitlan vs Kaitlyn Kaitlan vs Kaitlin Kaitlan vs Kailey
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1982–2010 (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. "Kaitlan: Baby Name Since 1982 - 1,119 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaitlan. 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 Kaitlan 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 June 2026.