How Many People Are Named Caitrin?

Complete statistics for the name Caitrin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Caitrin
Very Rare
Irish

Caitrin, a very rare female name, is held by just 402 people in the US today, making up 1 in 820,806 Americans. The majority of those named Caitrin are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe despite its declining popularity since its peak in 1986.

~402
Living in US
1 in 820,806
Americans
1986
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Irish, meaning pure
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Pure Gentle Innocent
11
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

671
Worldwide Bearers
#542,091
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
402
🇬🇧 England
13
🇦🇺 Australia
7
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland
4
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇵🇭 Philippines
4
🇨🇦 Canada
3
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
2
🇬🇧 Scotland
2
🇸🇬 Singapore
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
402 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
169
Would be under 30 (41%)
241
Would be 30–60 (59%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 410 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: 1986

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
65
International
64

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Caitrin Through the Generations

Caitrin's journey through the generations shows a name that peaked in 1986 with 22 births but has since seen a steady decline. Today, 41% of people named Caitrin are under 30, indicating a relatively young demographic. With an average age of 32, Caitrin stands as a bridge between classic and modern, blending tradition with contemporary appeal.

✨ Similar Names to Caitrin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Caitrin's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Caitrin

How Many People Have the Name Caitrin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 402 people in the United States currently share the name Caitrin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 820,806 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Caitrin a Common or Rare Name?

Caitrin 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 Caitrin Mean?

Caitrin means "Irish, meaning pure" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Caitrin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Caitrin Most Popular?

The name Caitrin reached peak popularity in 1986, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Caitrin?

Approximately 402 people named Caitrin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 410. That works out to roughly 1 in 820,806 Americans.

Is Caitrin a rare name?

Caitrin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 820,806 Americans has this name.

What does the name Caitrin mean?

Caitrin means "Irish, meaning pure" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Caitrin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Caitrin are male and 100% are female.

When was Caitrin most popular?

Caitrin peaked in 1986 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US402
All-Time Births410
1 in X1 in 820,806
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1986
World Rank#542,091
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.