How Many People Are Named Gaetan?

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

Gaetan
Very Rare
French

Gaetan means 'keeper of the house' and is very rare, with only 1 in 3,471,306 Americans having this name. That's just 95 people in the US today, making it a truly unique choice. Interestingly, 42% of those named Gaetan are under 30, giving it a modern twist.

~282
Living in US
1 in 1,175,352
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Keeper of the house
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Dependable Caring
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

64,041
Worldwide Bearers
#15,009
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
26,314
🇫🇷 France
11,410
🇲🇬 Madagascar
7,558
🇷🇼 Rwanda
5,559
🇧🇪 Belgium
3,181
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2,483
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,281
🇲🇺 Mauritius
1,066
🇬🇦 Gabon
842
🇧🇯 Benin
825

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
95 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
48
Would be under 30 (42%)
30
Would be 30–60 (27%)
35
Would be over 60 (31%)

All 113 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: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
58
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
90
International
99

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

📜 Gaetan Through the Generations

Gaetan saw its peak popularity in 2002 when 9 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 95 people named Gaetan living in the United States, with an average age of 43. The age distribution shows that 48 individuals are under 30, 30 are between 30 and 60, and 35 are over 60, indicating a stable trend with a younger demographic.

✨ Similar Names to Gaetan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gaetan's French roots

📄 About the Name Gaetan

How Many People Have the Name Gaetan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 282 people in the United States currently share the name Gaetan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,175,352 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gaetan a Common or Rare Name?

Gaetan 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 Gaetan Mean?

Gaetan means "keeper of the house" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Gaetan Most Popular?

The name Gaetan reached peak popularity in 2002, with 9 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 Gaetan?

Approximately 282 people named Gaetan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 282. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,175,352 Americans.

Is Gaetan a rare name?

Gaetan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,175,352 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gaetan mean?

Gaetan means "keeper of the house" and comes from French origins.

Is Gaetan more male or female?

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

When was Gaetan most popular?

Gaetan peaked in 2002 with 9 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 US282
All-Time Births282
1 in X1 in 1,175,352
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age43
Peak Year2002
World Rank#15,009
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.