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Rank #1679 · Rising since 2020
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Popularity score: 25 · SSA Rank: #1679
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Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.
Caitlin is surging in popularity right now.
Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.
Caitlin shows non-drift behavior in 22% of its 91-year history. Something real is pushing this name — not just fashion cycles.
Source: Namesake null-model analysis · Phase 5 · Lieberson (2000) framework →
Caitlin is an Irish girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1679 in the US in 2024.
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