girl's name
Caitlen
KAYT-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 494
Caitlen is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 7 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 1998, when 34 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1985.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Caitlen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 207 |
| 2000s | 108 |
How Popular Is Caitlen?
In 2009, Caitlen was given to 7 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 Caitlen 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 Caitlen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Caitlen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caitlen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Caitlen
- English KAYT-lin
Sibling Names for Caitlen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caitlen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Caitlen
How popular is the name Caitlen?
In 2009, Caitlen was given to 7 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 Caitlen a girl's or a boy's name?
Caitlen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Caitlen?
Caitlen has 2 syllables.
When was Caitlen most popular?
Caitlen peaked in 1998, when 34 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.