Caitlen
Girl nameCaitlen has been given to 383 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It peaked in 1998.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
383
Peak year
1998 (34 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1985
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Caitlen — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Caitlen.
Sibling name ideas for Caitlen
Same era and popularity as Caitlen, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Caitlen?
Caitlen has been given to 383 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Caitlen peak?
Caitlen peaked in 1998, when 34 babies were given the name.
Is Caitlen a girl or boy name?
Caitlen is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Caitlen are girls).
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