Caitlin
5 countries#2326 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Caitlin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
112,426 births recorded 1955–2025 · currently #2326 · peaked in 1988 with 7,274 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
38,668 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #212 · peaked in 1999 with 2,890 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
28,773 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #529 · peaked in 2003 with 2,277 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6,986 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #301 · peaked in 1998 with 580 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
2,909 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #132 · peaked in 1999 with 250 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
386 births recorded 1984–2021 · peaked in 1999 with 41 births
Most common in: Nord, Yvelines, Essonne, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Caitlin’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #209 | — |
| 2007 | #230 | ↓21 |
| 2008 | #235 | ↓5 |
| 2009 | #267 | ↓32 |
| 2010 | #339 | ↓72 |
| 2011 | #393 | ↓54 |
| 2012 | #424 | ↓31 |
| 2013 | #468 | ↓44 |
| 2014 | #496 | ↓28 |
| 2015 | #610 | ↓114 |
| 2016 | #1152 | ↓542 |
| 2017 | #1416 | ↓264 |
| 2018 | #1360 | ↑56 |
| 2019 | #1523 | ↓163 |
| 2020 | #1792 | ↓269 |
| 2021 | #2186 | ↓394 |
| 2022 | #2193 | ↓7 |
| 2023 | #2288 | ↓95 |
| 2024 | #1681 | ↑607 |
| 2025 | #2326 | ↓645 |
Frequently asked questions about Caitlin
Is Caitlin a popular name?
Yes — Caitlin currently ranks #2326 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Caitlin more common for boys or girls?
Caitlin is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Caitlin most popular?
Caitlin peaked in 1988 in United States, with 7,274 recorded births that year.
Is Caitlin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Caitlin’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5828 in 1955 to #2326 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Caitlin?
At least 151,480 babies have been recorded with the name Caitlin across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Caitlin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Caitlin appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Caitlin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Caitlin include Azalia, Bayleigh, Coco, Courtney.
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