Total births
383
Girls' name · since 1985
Caitlen
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 383 babies named Caitlen, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 383
- total births
- 1985–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
383 girls have been named Caitlen since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Caitlen has 383 recorded births among girls since 1985, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2009.
- 383 total births
- 1985–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
383 girls have been named Caitlen since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 383
- total births
- 1985–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Caitlen was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
34 babies were named Caitlen in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Caitlen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Caitlen's full recorded timeline at 1997, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2006, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1998 peak of 34 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Caitlen at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Caitlen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2009
- Peak year (1998)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Caitlen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Caitlen's strongest decade.
207 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Caitlen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 68
1980s
68 births
- 1990s
1990s
207 births
- 2000s
2000s
108 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 207 births (54% of all-time use).
Caitlen by state
Where Caitlen concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Caitlen's total US births 2.9%
Even split
11 of 383 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caitlen? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 383 babies named Caitlen. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 34 births.
When was Caitlen most popular? ▼
Caitlen was most popular in the 1990s decade with 207 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Caitlen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Caitlen are California (11 births), Texas (6 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Caitlen been used? ▼
Records for Caitlen go back to 1985, giving 25 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Caitlen? ▼
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 Caitlen's data
- Caitlen's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (207 total births) through the 2000s (108) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Caitlens (11 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 Caitlen
Nearby Names Like Caitlen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Caitlen
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Caitlyn Girl
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Cailyn Girl
#3297 5,549 births
Caitlynn Girl
#7735 4,947 births
Cailey Girl
#5356 3,857 births
Compare Caitlen side by side: Caitlen vs Caitlin Caitlen vs Caitlyn Caitlen 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, 1985–2009 (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. "Caitlen: Baby Name Since 1985 - 383 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/caitlen. 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 Caitlen 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.