How old is someone named Kaitlin?
The average Kaitlin is 31 years old.
Half of all living Kaitlins are between 27 and 36.
When was Kaitlin popular?
Kaitlin was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1995, and dropped away. That's why most Kaitlins are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 166 | 160 |
| 1980s | 12,498 | 12,000 |
| 1990s | 30,852 | 30,000 |
| 2000s | 11,655 | 12,000 |
| 2010s | 2,058 | 2,000 |
| 2020s | 201 | 200 |
How many Kaitlins are still alive?
About 56,000 Kaitlins are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 57,000 babies named Kaitlin since 1971.
Nearly every Kaitlin ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kaitlin?
More than half of living Kaitlins are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 62%
- Gen Z 36%
- Gen Alpha 2%
Is Kaitlin an old name?
Somewhat. Kaitlin is older than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Kaitlin a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Kaitlins are women.
Names the same age as Kaitlin
NAME TWIN
Kaitlin's name twin is Ciera. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ciera's age curve is the closest match to Kaitlin's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Kaitlyn (26) · Katelyn (26) · Caitlin (32) · Caitlyn (26) · Katelynn (24) · Katlyn (29)
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Questions about the name Kaitlin
How old is the average Kaitlin?
The average Kaitlin in the US is 31 years old. The median is 32, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kaitlin?
About 56,000 Kaitlins are alive in the US today, out of roughly 57,000 babies given the name since 1971.
When was the name Kaitlin most popular?
In 1995, when about 3,600 baby girls were named Kaitlin.
Is Kaitlin a Millennial name?
Yes. About 62% of living Kaitlins are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this