Total births
282
Girls' name · since 1986
Caytlin
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 282 babies named Caytlin, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 282
- total births
- 1986–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Caytlin is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 282 have been recorded since 1986.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Caytlin has been recorded 282 times among girls since 1986, 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 1986 to 2015.
- 282 total births
- 1986–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
282 girls have been named Caytlin since 1986, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 282
- total births
- 1986–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Caytlin was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
19 babies were named Caytlin in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Caytlin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Caytlin's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Caytlin at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Caytlin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2015
- Peak year (1999)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Caytlin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Caytlin's strongest decade.
125 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Caytlin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
- 1990s
1990s
125 births
- 2000s
2000s
106 births
- 2010s 29
2010s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 125 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caytlin? ▼
Since 1986, Social Security records show 282 babies named Caytlin. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 19 births.
When was Caytlin most popular? ▼
Caytlin was most popular in the 1990s decade with 125 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
How long has the name Caytlin been used? ▼
Records for Caytlin go back to 1986, giving 30 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Caytlin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cayla, Caylee, Caydence, Caylin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Caytlin's data
- Caytlin's decade-level peak was the 1990s (125 total births); usage has since declined to 29 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 Caytlin
Nearby Names Like Caytlin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Caytlin
Cayla Girl
#3841 10,853 births
Caylee Girl
#1917 9,769 births
Caydence Girl
#4276 3,588 births
Caylin Girl
#7030 2,471 births
Cayleigh Girl
#4719 2,297 births
Compare Caytlin side by side: Caytlin vs Cayla Caytlin vs Caylee Caytlin vs Caydence
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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, 1986–2015 (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. "Caytlin: Baby Name Since 1986 - 282 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/caytlin. 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 Caytlin 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.