Total births
253
Girls' name · since 1979
Kayti
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 253 babies named Kayti, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 253
- total births
- 1979–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Kayti is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 253 have been recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kayti has been recorded 253 times among girls since 1979, 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 1979 to 2016.
- 253 total births
- 1979–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
253 girls have been named Kayti since 1979, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 253
- total births
- 1979–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Kayti was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
23 babies were named Kayti in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Kayti's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kayti's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kayti at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Kayti popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2016
- Peak year (1991)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Kayti by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kayti's strongest decade.
96 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Kayti births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
73 births
- 1990s
1990s
96 births
- 2000s
2000s
54 births
- 2010s 25
2010s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 96 births (38% of all-time use).
Kayti by state
Where Kayti concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 2.0% |
Michigan share of Kayti's total US births 2.0%
5 of 253 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kayti? ▼
253 babies have been named Kayti since 1979. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 1991 with 23 births.
When was Kayti most popular? ▼
Kayti was most popular in the 1990s decade with 96 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Kayti most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kayti are Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Kayti been used? ▼
Records for Kayti go back to 1979, giving 38 years of history through 2016.
What names are similar to Kayti? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kayla, Kaylee, Kay, Kayleigh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kayti's data
- Kayti's decade-level peak was the 1990s (96 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Kaytis (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Kayti
Nearby Names Like Kayti
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kayti
Kayla Girl
#337 346,570 births
Kaylee Girl
#220 140,425 births
Kay Girl
#3897 98,621 births
Kayleigh Girl
#731 34,561 births
Kaylie Girl
#1239 22,101 births
Compare Kayti side by side: Kayti vs Kayla Kayti vs Kaylee Kayti vs Kay
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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, 1979–2016 (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. "Kayti: Baby Name Since 1979 - 253 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kayti. 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 Kayti 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.