Kaytlynn
A feminine given name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Kaitlyn.
Name Census estimates that about 1,258 living Americans carry the first name Kaytlynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kaytlynn today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaytlynn births was 2001 (82 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaytlynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 272,460 Americans
Peak year
2001
82 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,803
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Kaytlynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaytlynn from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 596 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaytlynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kaytlynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaytlynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Kaytlynn, while Pennsylvania, Oregon, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaytlynn
The name Kaytlynn is a modern coined name that combines the elements "Kay" and "lynn". It does not have a definitive origin rooted in a specific language or culture. The prefix "Kay" is likely derived from the medieval English name Katherine, which stems from the Greek name Aikaterine. This Greek name is composed of the elements "katharos" meaning "pure" and "haire" meaning "to take" or "to choose". The suffix "lynn" is a variant spelling of the name Linn, which has English and Scottish roots and may be derived from a word meaning "lake" or "waterfall".
While the name Kaytlynn itself does not appear in ancient texts or historical records, its components have been used in names for centuries. The name Katherine has been popular since the Middle Ages, with notable bearers including Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380), an influential philosopher and theologian, and Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), the first wife of King Henry VIII of England.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Kaytlynn are relatively recent, likely emerging in the late 20th century as a creative spelling variation. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Kaytlynn Rebekah Reaves, born in 1996 in Tennessee, United States.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with variations of the name, such as:
1. Kay Francis (1905-1968), an American stage and film actress known for her roles in movies like "Trouble in Paradise" and "Dr. Monica".
2. Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003), an iconic American actress who won four Academy Awards and starred in films like "The Philadelphia Story" and "The African Queen".
3. Caitlyn Jenner (born 1949), an American television personality and former Olympic gold medalist in decathlon, formerly known as Bruce Jenner.
4. Katrina Kaif (born 1984), a British actress who appears in Indian films and is one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses in Bollywood.
5. Caitlin Moran (born 1975), a British journalist, author, and broadcaster known for her bestselling memoirs and her work as a columnist for The Times.
While the name Kaytlynn is a modern creation, it draws from elements with rich histories, blending English, Greek, and Scottish influences to create a unique and distinctive name.
People
Kaytlynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaytlynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaytlynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaytlynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,258 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaytlynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 272,460 US residents.
Is Kaytlynn a common name?
We classify Kaytlynn as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,285 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaytlynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaytlynn was 2001, when 82 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaytlynn is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kaytlynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaytlynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.