Girl · #15,899 in 2026

Caitrin

Name: Popularity of the name Caitrin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Caitrin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,899

Peak Rank

#3,757 (1986)

Total Babies

410

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2017

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#3757

Peak Rank

410

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Caitrin

Caitrin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 22 Caitrins were born — ranking #3,757 that year. As of 2026, Caitrin ranks #15,899 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 410 Caitrins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Caitrin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Caitrin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Catering
Katrin
Catrin
Ketron
Catron
Cateran
Katran
Kettering
Katrine
Katyn
Kitron
Katan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Caitrin

What does the name Caitrin mean?

Caitrin is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Caitrin in 2026?

In 2026, Caitrin ranks #15,899 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Caitrin most popular?

Caitrin reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #3,757 that year with 22 babies given the name.

Is Caitrin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Caitrin is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Caitrin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caitrin include Aquilla, Randell, Shazia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Caitrin

Caitrin is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 410 births in the dataset. Caitrin's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #3,757. Use the chart and map above to compare Caitrin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.