girl's name
Caitlan
KAYT-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,806
Caitlan is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1990, when 88 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1983.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Caitlan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 290 |
| 1990s | 590 |
| 2000s | 162 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Caitlan?
In 2012, Caitlan was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Caitlan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Caitlan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Caitlan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caitlan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Caitlan
- English KAYT-lin
Sibling Names for Caitlan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caitlan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Caitlan
How popular is the name Caitlan?
In 2012, Caitlan was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Caitlan a girl's or a boy's name?
Caitlan is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Caitlan?
Caitlan has 2 syllables.
When was Caitlan most popular?
Caitlan peaked in 1990, when 88 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.