Is Gatlin a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Gatlin is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Gatlin?

It’s currently ranked #660 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Gatlin?

GAT-lin · IPA: //ˈɡæt.lɪn//

Gatlin Boy

Popularity: #660 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationGAT-lin / /ˈɡæt.lɪn/

English; French

Meaning

English: from the town of Gatlin; French: little cat

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gatlin is derived from a surname that originated in England. It is believed to be locational, referring to someone from a place called Gatlin. The name has gained popularity as a first name in recent decades, particularly in the United States. It is often associated with modern naming trends that favor unique and less common names.

Trend Summary

Gatlin has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Variants

Gatlen
Gatlinson

International Variants

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Famous people named Gatlin

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Fictional characters named Gatlin

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Sibling Suggestions

Gavin Grayson Gideon Garrett Graham

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gatlin was first seen in the United States in 1981. Gatlin has ranked as high as #1037 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, Ohio, Georgia, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Gatlin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gatlin (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NC	23	10%
TX	18	8%
OH	16	7%
FL	15	7%
IN	15	7%
GA	13	6%
KY	13	6%
OK	12	5%
MI	11	5%
SC	9	4%
TN	9	4%
AR	8	4%
WV	8	4%
MD	7	3%
VA	7	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1981	5
1982	5
1983	5
1985	10
1986	9
1987	16
1988	13
1989	11
1990	38
1991	22
1992	29
1993	33
1994	26
1995	36
1996	55
1997	39
1998	34
1999	37
2000	43
2001	36
2002	49
2003	48
2004	51
2005	83
2006	63
2007	68
2008	87
2009	84
2010	79
2011	104
2012	116
2013	132
2014	158
2015	187
2016	151
2017	215
2018	262
2019	265
2020	301
2021	319
2022	358
2023	303
2024	266