How old is someone named Kaitlynn?
The average Kaitlynn is 24 years old.
Half of all living Kaitlynns are between 19 and 30.
When was Kaitlynn popular?
Kaitlynn had one big moment, peaking in 1999. 65% of the babies ever named Kaitlynn arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 609 | 590 |
| 1990s | 6,280 | 6,200 |
| 2000s | 6,603 | 6,500 |
| 2010s | 2,587 | 2,600 |
| 2020s | 345 | 340 |
How many Kaitlynns are still alive?
About 16,000 Kaitlynns are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 16,000 babies named Kaitlynn since 1982.
Nearly every Kaitlynn ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kaitlynn?
More than half of living Kaitlynns are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 27%
- Gen Z 62%
- Gen Alpha 11%
Is Kaitlynn an old name?
Not really. Kaitlynn is younger than 61 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Kaitlynn a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Kaitlynns are women.
Names the same age as Kaitlynn
NAME TWIN
Kaitlynn's name twin is Haleigh. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Haleigh's age curve is the closest match to Kaitlynn's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Kaitlyn (26) · Katelyn (26) · Caitlin (32) · Kaitlin (31) · Caitlyn (26) · Katelynn (24)
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Questions about the name Kaitlynn
How old is the average Kaitlynn?
The average Kaitlynn in the US is 24 years old. The median is 25, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kaitlynn?
About 16,000 Kaitlynns are alive in the US today, out of roughly 16,000 babies given the name since 1982.
When was the name Kaitlynn most popular?
In 1999, when about 820 baby girls were named Kaitlynn.
Is Kaitlynn a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 62% of living Kaitlynns are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
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