Total births
463
Girls' name · since 1979
Kaity
Kaity has 463 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1983 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 463
- total births
- 1979–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Kaity is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 463 have been recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kaity has been recorded 463 times among girls since 1979, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2023.
- 463 total births
- 1979–2023 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
463 girls have been named Kaity since 1979, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2023.
- 463
- total births
- 1979–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Kaity was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
33 babies were named Kaity in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Kaity's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaity's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1983 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaity at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Kaity popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2023
- Peak year (1983)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Kaity by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kaity's strongest decade.
176 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Kaity births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
176 births
- 1990s
1990s
109 births
- 2000s
2000s
91 births
- 2010s
2010s
72 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 176 births (38% of all-time use).
Kaity by state
Where Kaity concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 122 | 26.3% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 24 | 5.2% |
New York share of Kaity's total US births 26.3%
Even split
122 of 463 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaity? ▼
463 babies have been named Kaity since 1979. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1983 with 33 births.
When was Kaity most popular? ▼
Kaity was most popular in the 1980s decade with 176 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Kaity most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaity are New York (122 births), New Jersey (24 births).
How long has the name Kaity been used? ▼
Records for Kaity go back to 1979, giving 45 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Kaity? ▼
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 Kaity's data
- Kaity's decade-level peak was the 1980s (176 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Kaitys (122 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Kaity
Nearby Names Like Kaity
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaity
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 Kaity side by side: Kaity vs Kaitlyn Kaity vs Kaitlin Kaity 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, 1979–2023 (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. "Kaity: Baby Name Since 1979 - 463 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaity. 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 Kaity 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.