Total births
318
Girls' name · since 1989
Kaitlyne
318 babies named Kaitlyne in U.S. Social Security records since 1989, with the highest year being 1998. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 318
- total births
- 1989–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
318 girls have been named Kaitlyne since 1989, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kaitlyne has been recorded 318 times among girls since 1989, 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 1989 to 2012.
- 318 total births
- 1989–2012 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
318 girls have been named Kaitlyne since 1989, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2012.
- 318
- total births
- 1989–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Kaitlyne was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
27 babies were named Kaitlyne in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Kaitlyne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kaitlyne splits its recorded history at 2000: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2011 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1998 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kaitlyne at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Kaitlyne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2012
- Peak year (1998)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Kaitlyne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kaitlyne's strongest decade.
182 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Kaitlyne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
182 births
- 2000s
2000s
120 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 182 births (57% of all-time use).
Kaitlyne by state
Where Kaitlyne concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 7 | 2.2% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.6% |
Texas share of Kaitlyne's total US births 2.2%
Even split
7 of 318 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaitlyne? ▼
318 babies have been named Kaitlyne since 1989. It was last recorded in 2012. The peak year was 1998 with 27 births.
When was Kaitlyne most popular? ▼
Kaitlyne was most popular in the 1990s decade with 182 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Kaitlyne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaitlyne are Texas (7 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Kaitlyne been used? ▼
Records for Kaitlyne go back to 1989, giving 24 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Kaitlyne? ▼
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 Kaitlyne's data
- Kaitlyne's decade-level peak was the 1990s (182 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kaitlynes (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Kaitlyne
Nearby Names Like Kaitlyne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaitlyne
Kaitlyn Girl
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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 Kaitlyne side by side: Kaitlyne vs Kaitlyn Kaitlyne vs Kaitlin Kaitlyne vs Kailey
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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, 1989–2012 (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. "Kaitlyne: Baby Name Since 1989 - 318 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaitlyne. 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 Kaitlyne 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.