Caitlan
girl nameCaitlan entered the US charts in 1983, peaked at #1541 in 1988, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1983–2025
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rank today
#1541
peak (1988)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #3101 |
| 1990s | #2410 |
| 2000s | #8685 |
| 2010s | #16869 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Caitlan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Caitlan alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Caitlan in 2025?
- Caitlan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Caitlan most popular?
- Caitlan peaked in 1988, reaching #1541 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Caitlan with classmates?
- Caitlan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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