Gatlin
Every Gatlin since 1981 — 4,511 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gatlin
Gatlin is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,026 in 2025 with 217 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 4,511 American babies have been named Gatlin. Its peak came in 2022, when 368 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gatlin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gatlin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 217 | #1,026 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,104 | 267 | #889 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,020 | 303 | #809 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,652 | 359 | #725 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,388 | 319 | #777 |
| 2020 | — | — | 301 | #779 |
| 2019 | — | — | 265 | #847 |
| 2018 | — | — | 262 | #847 |
| 2017 | — | — | 215 | #965 |
| 2016 | — | — | 151 | #1,238 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,365 | 187 | #1,061 |
| 2014 | — | — | 159 | #1,175 |
| 2013 | — | — | 132 | #1,310 |
| 2012 | — | — | 116 | #1,433 |
| 2011 | — | — | 104 | #1,528 |
| 2010 | — | — | 79 | #1,841 |
| 2009 | — | — | 84 | #1,792 |
| 2008 | — | — | 87 | #1,746 |
| 2007 | — | — | 68 | #2,041 |
| 2006 | — | — | 63 | #2,087 |
| 2005 | — | — | 83 | #1,641 |
| 2004 | — | — | 51 | #2,259 |
| 2003 | — | — | 48 | #2,245 |
| 2002 | — | — | 49 | #2,166 |
| 2001 | — | — | 36 | #2,639 |
| 2000 | — | — | 43 | #2,267 |
| 1995 | — | — | 36 | #2,228 |
| 1990 | — | — | 38 | #1,987 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,155 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gatlin in 2025?
Gatlin ranked #1,026 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 217 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gatlin?
4,511 babies have been named Gatlin in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gatlin most popular?
Gatlin peaked in 2022, when 368 newborns received the name.
Is Gatlin a boy or girl name?
Gatlin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gatlin rising or falling?
Gatlin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.