Boy · #861 in 2026

Gatlin

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

Current Rank

#861

Peak Rank

#725 (2022)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+9%

2015

First Year

2024

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#7245

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gatlin

Gatlin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 358 Gatlins were born — ranking #725 that year. As of 2026, Gatlin ranks #861 for baby boys with 279 births, gradually rising (+9%). In total, more than 5K Gatlins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gatlin

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gatlin

What does the name Gatlin mean?

Gatlin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gatlin in 2026?

In 2026, Gatlin ranks #861 among boys' names in the U.S., with 279 babies given the name that year.

When was Gatlin most popular?

Gatlin reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #725 that year with 358 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gatlin most popular?

Gatlin has historically been most popular in West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gatlin.

Is Gatlin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gatlin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gatlin include Allie, Ellery, Cris. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gatlin

Gatlin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Gatlin's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #725. Use the chart and map above to compare Gatlin'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.