How Many People Are Named Catlin?

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

Catlin
Rare
modern American coinage

Catlin is a very rare female name, with only 1,460 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 226,064 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1988 with 119 births, and it's remained stable since then.

~4,669
Living in US
1 in 70,989
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Caitlin
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Innovative Adventurous Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,534
Worldwide Bearers
#243,917
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,460
🇨🇦 Canada
114
🇧🇷 Brazil
29
🇦🇺 Australia
17
🇵🇭 Philippines
17
🇪🇪 Estonia
14
🇳🇱 Netherlands
13
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
10
🇬🇧 England
10
🇨🇳 China
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
424 (29%)
♀ Female
1,035 (71%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
359
Would be under 30 (24%)
1,142
Would be 30–60 (76%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,501 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: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
84

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

📜 Catlin Through the Generations

Throughout the decades, Catlin has maintained a steady presence, though it's never been a mainstream choice. With 1,501 total births recorded in the US, it's clear that Catlin is a name that's appreciated by a select few. Today, there are 1,460 people named Catlin living in the US, with the majority falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a generation that embraced this unique name during its peak in the late 20th century. Interestingly, none of those named Catlin are over 60, suggesting a relatively recent adoption of the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 64
Texas 44
Ohio 17
Florida 16
Indiana 12
Georgia 10
Illinois 10
Massachusetts 8
New York 7
Alabama 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Catlin's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Catlin

How Many People Have the Name Catlin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,669 people in the United States currently share the name Catlin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 70,989 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Catlin a Common or Rare Name?

Catlin is classified as 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 Catlin Mean?

Catlin means "creative variant of Caitlin" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Catlin in SSA data, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

When Was Catlin Most Popular?

The name Catlin reached peak popularity in 1988, with 119 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 Catlin?

Approximately 4,669 people named Catlin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,669. That works out to roughly 1 in 70,989 Americans.

Is Catlin a rare name?

Catlin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 70,989 Americans has this name.

What does the name Catlin mean?

Catlin means "creative variant of Caitlin" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Catlin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 29% of people named Catlin are male and 71% are female.

When was Catlin most popular?

Catlin peaked in 1988 with 119 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.

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 US4,669
All-Time Births4,669
1 in X1 in 70,989
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1988
World Rank#243,917
Male %29%
Female %71%

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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.