Total births
1,047
Girls' name · since 1983
Caitlan
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 1,047 babies named Caitlan, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,047
- total births
- 1983–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Caitlan is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,047 have been recorded since 1983.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Caitlan has been recorded 1,047 times among girls since 1983, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2012.
- 1,047 total births
- 1983–2012 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,047 girls have been named Caitlan since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2012.
- 1,047
- total births
- 1983–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Caitlan was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
88 babies were named Caitlan in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Caitlan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Caitlan's full recorded timeline at 1996, 32% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 68% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2009, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 88 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Caitlan at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Caitlan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2012
- Peak year (1990)
- 88
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Caitlan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Caitlan's strongest decade.
590 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Caitlan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
290 births
- 1990s
1990s
590 births
- 2000s 162
2000s
162 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 590 births (56% of all-time use).
How Caitlan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Caitlan's total volume
Caitlan vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Caitlan by state
Where Caitlan concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 114 | 10.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 88 | 8.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Oregon | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Caitlan's total US births 10.9%
Even split
114 of 1,047 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caitlan? ▼
Caitlan has been given to 1,047 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2012. 88 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Caitlan most popular? ▼
Caitlan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 590 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Caitlan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Caitlan are California (114 births), Texas (88 births), Florida (7 births).
How long has the name Caitlan been used? ▼
Records for Caitlan go back to 1983, giving 30 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Caitlan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Caitlin, Caitlyn, Cailyn, Caitlynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Caitlan's data
- Caitlan's decade-level peak was the 1990s (590 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Caitlans (114 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Caitlan
Nearby Names Like Caitlan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Caitlan
Caitlin Girl
#1688 112,143 births
Caitlyn Girl
#2352 52,603 births
Cailyn Girl
#3297 5,549 births
Caitlynn Girl
#7735 4,947 births
Cailey Girl
#5356 3,857 births
Compare Caitlan side by side: Caitlan vs Caitlin Caitlan vs Caitlyn Caitlan vs Cailyn
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1983–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Caitlan: Baby Name Since 1983 - 1,047 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/caitlan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Caitlan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.