Gatlin - A very unique male name
Gatlin at a glance
Gatlin is ranked #994 among boy baby names in 2025, with 182 births in 2025. It peaked in 2022 at #701 and first appeared on the charts in 1990.
- Rank in 2025
- #994
- Births in 2025
- 182
- Peak year
- 2022 (#701)
- First appeared
- 1990
- Trend
- #750 in 2020 → #994 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 8,057 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (49 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 8,057 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gatlin peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 701.
Famous with this name
Gatlin
Jerry Gatlin
Larry Gatlin
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Gatlin is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gatlin is currently topping the baby name charts in West Virginia at position #272 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,218.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Gatlin is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Gatlin origin and meaning
English — transferred surname
A transferred English surname; the surname's own origin is uncertain, often linked to a personal name or place name that cannot be securely identified
Gatlin came to first-name use from the surname, helped by its sharp, frontier sound and its echo of the Gatling gun, which was named for its inventor Richard Gatling — Gatlin with one fewer letter is a different spelling of that surname. It peaked as a boy's name in 2022 and has fallen quickly since.
Origin uncertain
Gatlin is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Gatlin, pop culture references for the name Gatlin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Gatlin
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Gatlyn /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 994 |
| 2024 | 878 |
| 2023 | 786 |
| 2022 | 701 |
| 2021 | 765 |
| 2020 | 750 |
| 2019 | 820 |
| 2018 | 828 |
| 2017 | 927 |
| 2016 | 1153 |
| 2015 | 1026 |
| 2014 | 1151 |
| 2013 | 1272 |
| 2012 | 1553 |
| 2011 | 1416 |
| 2010 | 1921 |
| 2009 | 1924 |
| 2008 | 1760 |
| 2007 | 2275 |
| 2006 | 2751 |
| 2005 | 2426 |
| 2004 | 3877 |
| 2003 | 3681 |
| 2002 | 2860 |
| 2001 | 2404 |
| 2000 | 2432 |
| 1999 | 3415 |
| 1998 | 2505 |
| 1997 | 2915 |
| 1996 | 1794 |
| 1993 | 3280 |
| 1992 | 3224 |
| 1991 | 3219 |
| 1990 | 3164 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 272 |
| Arkansas | 337 |
| Mississippi | 382 |
| Indiana | 384 |
| Missouri | 468 |
| Alabama | 492 |
| Kentucky | 498 |
| Georgia | 659 |
| North Carolina | 659 |
| Oklahoma | 734 |
| South Carolina | 784 |
| Michigan | 793 |
| Louisiana | 822 |
| Tennessee | 965 |
| Ohio | 970 |
| Virginia | 1143 |
| Illinois | 1179 |
| Texas | 1185 |
| Florida | 1218 |
Even more about Gatlin
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Gatlin a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Gatlin?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
GAT-lin · /ˈɡætlɪn/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Gatlyn — Variant used for both sexes.
Nicknames: Gat
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1990, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
SurnameModern coinage
Why parents choose it
Parents chose Gatlin for a rugged, Western edge. Its moment was brief — it is well down from its 2022 peak.
Worth knowing
- The Gatling gun association is strong and not to every family's taste.
- Gatlyn and other spellings split the name.
