Total births
87
Girls' name · since 1990
Kaytlan
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 87 babies named Kaytlan, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 87
- total births
- 1990–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Kaytlan is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 87 have been recorded since 1990.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kaytlan has been recorded 87 times among girls since 1990, 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 1990 to 2009.
- 87 total births
- 1990–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
87 girls have been named Kaytlan since 1990, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 87
- total births
- 1990–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Kaytlan was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
15 babies were named Kaytlan in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Kaytlan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaytlan's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaytlan at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1990
Kaytlan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2009
- Peak year (1998)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Kaytlan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kaytlan's strongest decade.
58 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Kaytlan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
58 births
- 2000s
2000s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 58 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaytlan? ▼
Since 1990, Social Security records show 87 babies named Kaytlan. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 15 births.
When was Kaytlan most popular? ▼
Kaytlan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 58 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
How long has the name Kaytlan been used? ▼
Kaytlan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1990, spanning 20 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Kaytlan? ▼
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 Kaytlan's data
- Kaytlan's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (58 total births) through the 2000s (29) -- 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 Kaytlan
Nearby Names Like Kaytlan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaytlan
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 Kaytlan side by side: Kaytlan vs Kayla Kaytlan vs Kaylee Kaytlan 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, 1990–2009 (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. "Kaytlan: Baby Name Since 1990 - 87 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaytlan. 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 Kaytlan 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.