How Many People Are Named Caitlan?
Complete statistics for the name Caitlan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Caitlan, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,028 people in the US, making up 1 in 321,049 Americans. The majority of those named Caitlan are between 30 and 60 years old, with the peak birth year being 1990.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 typically represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 1,047 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Caitlan Through the Generations
Caitlan emerged as a name in the late 20th century, with its popularity peaking in 1990 when 88 babies were given this name. Since then, the name has remained relatively stable, with a current estimated living count of 1,028 individuals. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a significant concentration among adults aged 30 to 60, indicating that Caitlan is primarily a name associated with the newer generation, with only a small portion of under-30s and none over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Caitlan's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Caitlan
How Many People Have the Name Caitlan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,028 people in the United States currently share the name Caitlan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 321,049 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Caitlan a Common or Rare Name?
Caitlan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Caitlan Mean?
Caitlan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Caitlan in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Caitlan Most Popular?
The name Caitlan reached peak popularity in 1990, with 88 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Caitlan?
Approximately 1,028 people named Caitlan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,047. That works out to roughly 1 in 321,049 Americans.
Is Caitlan a rare name?
Caitlan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 321,049 Americans has this name.
What does the name Caitlan mean?
Caitlan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Caitlan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Caitlan are male and 100% are female.
When was Caitlan most popular?
Caitlan peaked in 1990 with 88 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.