How Many People Are Named Gatlin?
Complete statistics for the name Gatlin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gatlin is a very rare name for boys, with only 4,243 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 77,775 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 93% of its bearers under 30, and saw its peak popularity in 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 4,291 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gatlin Through the Generations
Gatlin stands out as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape, with its usage peaking in 2022 at 367 births. The name's current demographic reflects its modernity, with 3,978 individuals under 30 years old, indicating a strong preference among younger parents. As of now, the average age of those named Gatlin is 12, suggesting a rising trend that continues to attract contemporary families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gatlin's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Gatlin
How Many People Have the Name Gatlin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,177 people in the United States currently share the name Gatlin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 32,568 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Gatlin a Common or Rare Name?
Gatlin 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 Gatlin Mean?
Gatlin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gatlin in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Gatlin Most Popular?
The name Gatlin reached peak popularity in 2022, with 367 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Gatlin?
Approximately 10,177 people named Gatlin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,177. That works out to roughly 1 in 32,568 Americans.
Is Gatlin a rare name?
Gatlin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 32,568 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gatlin mean?
Gatlin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Gatlin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Gatlin are male and 1% are female.
When was Gatlin most popular?
Gatlin peaked in 2022 with 367 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.