Unisex · #7,322 in 2026

Gatlyn

Current Rank
#7,322
Peak Rank
#4,141 (2020)
Total Babies
257
5-Yr Trend
-35%
👧 Girl peak #8,472 (52 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,141 (257 total)
👦As Boy Name
2005
First Year
2026
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#4141
Peak Rank
257
Total Count
21
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2016
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#8472
Peak Rank
52
Total Count
7
Years Active

The Story of Gatlyn

As a girl name

Gatlyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2016, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 12 Gatlyns were born — ranking #8,472 that year. As of 2026, Gatlyn ranks #8,472 for girls with 12 births, with steady use. In total, more than 52 Gatlyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Gatlyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2005, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 24 Gatlyns were born — ranking #4,141 that year. As of 2026, Gatlyn ranks #7,322 for boys with 9 births, falling sharply (-35%). In total, more than 257 Gatlyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Gatlyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gatlyn 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 Gatlyn

What does the name Gatlyn mean?
Gatlyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Gatlyn in 2026?
In 2026, Gatlyn ranks #7,322 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Gatlyn most popular?
Gatlyn reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #4,141 that year with 24 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Gatlyn most popular?
Gatlyn has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gatlyn.
Is Gatlyn a unisex name?
Yes — Gatlyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 17% of Gatlyns assigned female and 83% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Gatlyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gatlyn include Elim, Righteous, Vuk. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gatlyn

Gatlyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 257 births in the dataset. Gatlyn's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #4,141. Use the chart and map above to compare Gatlyn'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.