Total births
410
Girls' name · since 1976
Caitrin
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 410 babies named Caitrin, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 410
- total births
- 1976–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Caitrin sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 410 recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Caitrin has been recorded 410 times among girls since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2017.
- 410 total births
- 1976–2017 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
410 girls have been named Caitrin since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2017.
- 410
- total births
- 1976–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Caitrin was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
22 babies were named Caitrin in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Caitrin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Caitrin's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Caitrin at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Caitrin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2017
- Peak year (1986)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Caitrin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Caitrin's strongest decade.
126 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Caitrin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 23
1970s
23 births
- 1980s
1980s
126 births
- 1990s
1990s
121 births
- 2000s
2000s
114 births
- 2010s 26
2010s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 126 births (31% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caitrin? ▼
Caitrin has been given to 410 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2017. 22 babies were born in 1986, its single highest year.
When was Caitrin most popular? ▼
Caitrin was most popular in the 1980s decade with 126 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
How long has the name Caitrin been used? ▼
Records for Caitrin go back to 1976, giving 42 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Caitrin? ▼
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 Caitrin's data
- Caitrin's decade-level peak was the 1980s (126 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Caitrin
Nearby Names Like Caitrin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Caitrin
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 Caitrin side by side: Caitrin vs Caitlin Caitrin vs Caitlyn Caitrin 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, 1976–2017 (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. "Caitrin: Baby Name Since 1976 - 410 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/caitrin. 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 Caitrin 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.