Kaitlan

Girl name

Kaitlan has been given to 1,119 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It peaked in 1990.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,119

Peak year

1990 (107 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1982

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kaitlan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kaitlyngirl

166,921 babies since 1971

Kaitlingirl

57,430 babies since 1971

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kaitlan.

Catheringirl

1,121 babies since 1913

Keondragirl

1,124 babies since 1975

Krystelgirl

1,125 babies since 1971

Kamishagirl

1,128 babies since 1972

Courteneygirl

1,129 babies since 1968

Dalenagirl

1,109 babies since 1946

Shaneagirl

1,131 babies since 1970

Chelsagirl

1,107 babies since 1969

Kaitlan vs Catherin ⚖Kaitlan vs Keondra ⚖Kaitlan vs Krystel ⚖Kaitlan vs Kamisha ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Kaitlan

Same era and popularity as Kaitlan, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Catherin Mykaela Christyn Courteney

Brothers

Arcadio Montreal Brevin Gildardo

FAQ

How popular is the name Kaitlan?

Kaitlan has been given to 1,119 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kaitlan peak?

Kaitlan peaked in 1990, when 107 babies were given the name.

Is Kaitlan a girl or boy name?

Kaitlan is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kaitlan are girls).

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