Caitlin
Peaked at #44 nationally in 1988, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1955, Caitlin has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Caitlin — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#44
in 1988
Current rank
#1679
in 2024
Years tracked
70
1955–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1955, Caitlin reached its peak popularity for girls in 1988, ranking #44 nationally with 7,246 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #496 (2014) to #1679 (2024) — a 70% drop.
As of 2024, Caitlin ranks #1679 nationally for girls, with 121 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,679 | 121 |
| 2023 | #2,288 | 80 |
| 2022 | #2,192 | 86 |
| 2021 | #2,190 | 85 |
| 2020 | #1,794 | 110 |
| 2019 | #1,524 | 142 |
| 2018 | #1,358 | 166 |
| 2017 | #1,418 | 161 |
Caitlin — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1737
in 1989
Last ranked
#6195
in 2004
Years tracked
21
1981–2004
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1981, Caitlin reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #1737 nationally with 44 babies given the name that year.
Caitlin hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #6195.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #6,195 | 12 |
| 2000 | #10,588 | 5 |
| 1999 | #8,849 | 6 |
| 1998 | #8,617 | 6 |
| 1997 | #7,388 | 7 |
| 1996 | #6,579 | 8 |
| 1995 | #4,547 | 13 |
| 1994 | #7,902 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Caitlin most popular?
Caitlin was most popular in 1988, when it ranked #44 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Caitlin becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Caitlin?
At least 112,351 babies have been recorded with the name Caitlin in the US since 1955, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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