Caitlan

Girl name

Caitlan has been given to 1,047 babies in the U.S. since 1983. It peaked in 1990.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,047

Peak year

1990 (88 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1983

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Caitlan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Caitlingirl

112,426 babies since 1955

Caitlyngirl

52,637 babies since 1968

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FAQ

How popular is the name Caitlan?

Caitlan has been given to 1,047 babies in the U.S. since 1983. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Caitlan peak?

Caitlan peaked in 1990, when 88 babies were given the name.

Is Caitlan a girl or boy name?

Caitlan is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Caitlan are girls).

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