Kaitlyn Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Kaitlyn is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Kaitlyn has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too rising for female in MidWest, too rising for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, too rising for female in West. Across generations, 'Kaitlyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6435th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7610th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5597th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 92nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 39th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 321st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kaitlyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kaitlyn"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Kaitlyn"

"Kaitlyn" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 6435th of 16616 92
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 7610th of 24088 140
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 5597th of 19264 143
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 92nd of 27321 55,292
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 39th of 35406 98,817
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 321st of 30306 12,089

Regional Popularity of "Kaitlyn" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 100.00%
3520th/3520
-
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Kaitlyn" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 100.00%
1931st/1931
- 100.00%
4044th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
82nd/82
100.00%
74th/74
100.00%
102nd/102
100.00%
131st/131
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
35th/35
100.00%
41st/41
100.00%
34th/34
100.00%
57th/57
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
369th/369
100.00%
277th/277
100.00%
306th/306
100.00%
335th/335

State-by-State Popularity of "Kaitlyn"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Kaitlyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.