How popular is the name Gaetan in 2025?

Gaetan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Gaetan most popular?

Gaetan peaked in 1953, reaching #3143 among US boy names.

Gaetan will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Gaetan entered the US charts in 1930, peaked at #3143 in 1953, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3143

peak (1953)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Gaetan are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Gaetan alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Gaetan in 2025?: Gaetan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Gaetan most popular?: Gaetan peaked in 1953, reaching #3143 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Gaetan with classmates?: Gaetan will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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