Caitlin
boy nameCaitlin entered the US charts in 1981, peaked at #1733 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1981–2025
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rank today
#1733
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #3254 |
| 1990s | #6404 |
| 2000s | #8244 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Caitlin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Caitlin alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Caitlin in 2025?
- Caitlin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Caitlin most popular?
- Caitlin peaked in 1989, reaching #1733 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Caitlin with classmates?
- Caitlin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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