Total births
218
Girls' name · since 1985
Kaitland
Kaitland has 218 recorded births since 1985 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1996 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 218
- total births
- 1985–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
Kaitland is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 218 have been recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kaitland has been recorded 218 times among girls since 1985, 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 1985 to 2001.
- 218 total births
- 1985–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 74% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
218 girls have been named Kaitland since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 218
- total births
- 1985–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
74% of everyone ever named Kaitland was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
24 babies were named Kaitland in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Kaitland's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaitland's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaitland at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Kaitland popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2001
- Peak year (1996)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Kaitland by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kaitland's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 74% of all-time use.
Kaitland births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 38
1980s
38 births
- 1990s
1990s
161 births
- 2000s 19
2000s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 161 births (74% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaitland? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 218 babies named Kaitland. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 24 births.
When was Kaitland most popular? ▼
Kaitland was most popular in the 1990s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
How long has the name Kaitland been used? ▼
Records for Kaitland go back to 1985, giving 17 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Kaitland? ▼
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 Kaitland's data
- Kaitland's decade-level peak was the 1990s (161 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Kaitland
Nearby Names Like Kaitland
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaitland
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 Kaitland side by side: Kaitland vs Kaitlyn Kaitland vs Kaitlin Kaitland 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, 1985–2001 (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. "Kaitland: Baby Name Since 1985 - 218 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaitland. 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 Kaitland 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.