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Caitlin

Female name · ↓ Falling

41,522
Total Births
1988
Peak Year
Rank 2023
1976
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Caitlin

Caitlin is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1980s with significant usage. Approximately 41,522 Americans have been given this name since 1880.

📊 Popularity by Decade
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
1970s304 births
1980s13,011 births
1990s18,983 births
2000s8,300 births
2010s924 births
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Caitlin?

Caitlin has been given to 41,522 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1988 with 2,814 births that year.

Is Caitlin a boy or girl name?

Caitlin is primarily used as a female name in the United States.

When was Caitlin most popular?

Caitlin was most popular in 1988, when 2,814 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.

How old is the name Caitlin?

Caitlin first appeared in US records in 1976.

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderFemale
Total Births41,522
Peak Year1988
Peak Count2,814
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1976
TrendFalling