Total births
58
Girls' name · since 1977
Kaitrin
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 58 babies named Kaitrin, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 58
- total births
- 1977–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
58 girls have been named Kaitrin since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Kaitrin recorded 58 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2004.
- 58 total births
- 1977–2004 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
58 girls have been named Kaitrin since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2004.
- 58
- total births
- 1977–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Kaitrin was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
7 babies were named Kaitrin in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Kaitrin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kaitrin's full recorded timeline at 1992, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1977, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1989 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kaitrin at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Kaitrin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2004
- Peak year (1989)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Kaitrin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kaitrin's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Kaitrin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
23 births
- 1990s
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 23 births (40% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaitrin? ▼
Kaitrin has been given to 58 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2004. 7 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Kaitrin most popular? ▼
Kaitrin was most popular in the 1980s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Kaitrin been used? ▼
Kaitrin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 28 years of data through 2004.
What names are similar to Kaitrin? ▼
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 Kaitrin's data
- Kaitrin's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (23 total births) through the 2000s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Kaitrin
Nearby Names Like Kaitrin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaitrin
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 Kaitrin side by side: Kaitrin vs Kaitlyn Kaitrin vs Kaitlin Kaitrin vs Kailey
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, 1977–2004 (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. "Kaitrin: Baby Name Since 1977 - 58 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaitrin. 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 Kaitrin 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.