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 | 304 births |
| 1980s | 13,011 births |
| 1990s | 18,983 births |
| 2000s | 8,300 births |
| 2010s | 924 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.