Caitlyn
Peaked at #115 nationally in 1998, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1968, Caitlyn has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Caitlyn — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#115
in 1998
Current rank
#2346
in 2024
Years tracked
53
1968–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1968, Caitlyn reached its peak popularity for girls in 1998, ranking #115 nationally with 2,937 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #462 (2014) to #2346 (2024) — a 80% drop.
As of 2024, Caitlyn ranks #2346 nationally for girls, with 78 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,346 | 78 |
| 2023 | #1,924 | 103 |
| 2022 | #1,694 | 123 |
| 2021 | #1,652 | 126 |
| 2020 | #1,633 | 127 |
| 2019 | #1,185 | 198 |
| 2018 | #1,170 | 206 |
| 2017 | #1,092 | 232 |
Caitlyn — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#6196
in 2004
Last ranked
#6196
in 2004
Years tracked
5
1988–2004
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1988, Caitlyn reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #6196 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Caitlyn hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #6196.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #6,196 | 12 |
| 1998 | #8,618 | 6 |
| 1991 | #7,388 | 6 |
| 1989 | #8,061 | 5 |
| 1988 | #7,427 | 5 |
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 Caitlyn most popular?
Caitlyn was most popular in 1998, when it ranked #115 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn?
At least 52,565 babies have been recorded with the name Caitlyn in the US since 1968, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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