Gaetan Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationgay-TAN / /ɡeɪˈtɑːn/French; Italian
Meaning
French: 'from Gaeta'; Italian: 'the one from Gaeta'
Historical & Cultural Background
Gaetan is derived from the Italian city of Gaeta, which has historical significance dating back to ancient times. The name has been popular in French-speaking regions, particularly in France and Belgium. It has also gained some recognition in Italy. The name is often associated with strength and resilience.
Trend Summary
The name Gaetan has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gaitano
- Gaetane
International Variants
- Gaetano (Italian)
- Gaitano (Italian)
Famous people named Gaetan
Gaetan Dugas was a Canadian flight attendant known for being one of the early identified cases of AIDS in North America.
Gaetan Boucher is a retired Canadian speed skater who won multiple Olympic medals.
Gaetan Laborde is a French professional footballer known for his performances in Ligue 1.
Gaetan Picon was a French writer and critic, influential in the literary scene of the 20th century.
Fictional characters named Gaetan
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gaetan was first seen in the United States in 1930. Gaetan has ranked as high as #1281 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Gaetan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gaetan
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |