Total births
370
Girls' name · since 1985
Catelin
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 370 babies named Catelin, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 370
- total births
- 1985–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
370 girls have been named Catelin since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Catelin recorded 370 times among girls since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2015.
- 370 total births
- 1985–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
370 girls have been named Catelin since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 370
- total births
- 1985–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Catelin was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
18 babies were named Catelin in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Catelin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Catelin splits its recorded history at 2000: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2013 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Catelin at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Catelin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2015
- Peak year (1992)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Catelin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Catelin's strongest decade.
154 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Catelin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 49
1980s
49 births
- 1990s
1990s
154 births
- 2000s
2000s
132 births
- 2010s 35
2010s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 154 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Catelin? ▼
370 babies have been named Catelin since 1985. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 1992 with 18 births.
When was Catelin most popular? ▼
Catelin was most popular in the 1990s decade with 154 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Catelin been used? ▼
Records for Catelin go back to 1985, giving 31 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Catelin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Catherine, Cathy, Catalina, Cathleen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Catelin's data
- Catelin's decade-level peak was the 1990s (154 total births); usage has since declined to 35 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 Catelin
Nearby Names Like Catelin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Catelin
Catherine Girl
#322 667,789 births
Cathy Girl
#5993 170,303 births
Catalina Girl
#128 33,009 births
Cathleen Girl
#8463 29,923 births
Cathryn Girl
#6650 16,332 births
Compare Catelin side by side: Catelin vs Catherine Catelin vs Cathy Catelin vs Catalina
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1985–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Catelin: Baby Name Since 1985 - 370 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/catelin. 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 Catelin 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 July 2026.