Gatlin

Gatlin is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 266 boys in the United States.

Gatlin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gatlin

Gatlin belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gatlin first appears in Social Security records in 1981. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #725 in 2022, and in 2024 266 babies received the name — 4,251 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gatlin in US records

First recorded (US)
1981
Best US rank
#725 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Gatlin in 2024
266
Total since 1880
4,251

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gatlin mean?

The meaning of Gatlin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gatlin a boy or girl name?

Gatlin is a boy name. In 2024, 266 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gatlin?

Gatlin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gatlin?

Gatlin first appears in US records in 1981. Its best-ever ranking was #725 in 2022, and 266 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].