Girls name · California
Caitlin in California
In SSA data for California, 10,727 babies are named Caitlin across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1961. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1977 most popular girls name, with 10 born.
Popularity over time
Caitlin in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 | #1620 |
| 1972 | 14 | #963 |
| 1980 | 78 | #383 |
| 1989 | 693 | #72 |
| 1998 | 317 | #151 |
| 2007 | 151 | #311 |
| 2015 | 63 | #596 |
| 2025 | 10 | #1977 |
No year in California had more Caitlin births than 1988, when 717 were born. Caitlin's highest rank in California was #62, set in 1988.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #62 in 1988 to #2433 in 2021, starting at #1620 in 1961 and ending at #1977 in 2025.
Nationally, Caitlin's strongest state was New Hampshire, where it hit #21 in 1988. See Caitlin in every state →
How popular is Caitlin in California?
In SSA data for California, 10,727 babies are named Caitlin across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1961. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1977 most popular girls name, with 10 born.
How many babies are named Caitlin in California?
California recorded 10 births of babies named Caitlin in 2025.
What is the rank of Caitlin in California?
Caitlin ranked #1977 among girls names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.