UK girl's name
Kaitland
A feminine name derived from Old English meaning "bright land".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaitland is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaitland popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1805, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 9 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 1999. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kaitland is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Kaitland. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaitland ranked #1805 for girls in England and Wales in 1999, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 9 girls were registered as Kaitland.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaitland as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1805
1999
Births in 1999
9
Latest year
Peak year
1999
9 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Kaitland mean?
The name Kaitland is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic ancestors or etymological roots in ancient languages. Rather, it seems to be a creative combination of the feminine name Kaitlyn or Caitlin, derived from the Gaelic Caitlín, and the English word "land."
While the specific origins of the name Kaitland are unclear, it may have been inspired by the trend of combining traditional names with natural elements or geographic terms, such as Ashlynn, Brooklynn, or Willowyn. This practice became popular in the late 20th century and continues to influence naming patterns today.
Historically, there are no notable figures or personalities recorded with the first name Kaitland. Its use appears to be a modern phenomenon, likely emerging in the latter part of the 20th century or the early 21st century. As a relatively new name, it has yet to accumulate a significant historical record or cultural associations.
However, it is worth noting that the name Kaitlyn or Caitlin, from which Kaitland draws inspiration, has a rich history and cultural significance. Caitlín is a diminutive form of the Irish Gaelic name Caitríona, derived from the Old Irish Cathríne, which in turn originates from the Greek name Aikaterine or Aikaterina, meaning "pure." This name has been in use for centuries and has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout history.
As a relatively new name, Kaitland has not yet had the opportunity to accumulate a significant historical record or cultural associations. However, its roots in the traditional Irish name Caitlín and its creative fusion with the concept of "land" suggest a unique and modern identity that may resonate with contemporary naming trends and values.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaitland over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaitland registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 1999. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaitland, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 1999, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaitland by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaitland was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #1985 | 16 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Kaitland
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kaitland: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaitland in the UK right now?
In 1999, Kaitland was ranked #1805 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Kaitland most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 9 babies registered as Kaitland in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaitland?
A feminine name derived from Old English meaning "bright land".
How many people are called Kaitland in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Kaitland across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.