Gatlin
boy name#1026 in 2025Gatlin entered the US charts in 1981, peaked at #725 in 2022, ranks #1026 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1981–2025
#1026
rank today
#725
peak (2022)
217
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #4847 |
| 1990s | #2343 |
| 2000s | #2078 |
| 2010s | #1222 |
| 2020s | #834 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gatlin has been most popular in TX, IN, OH.
Living bearers
About 4,400 people named Gatlin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gatlin is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gatlin in 2025?
- Gatlin ranks #1026 among US boy names in 2025, with 217 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gatlin most popular?
- Gatlin peaked in 2022, reaching #725 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gatlin with classmates?
- Gatlin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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