Gatlin
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Gatlin
Gatlin has risen into the Top 1000 in recent years on the strength of its association with the Olympic champion sprinter Justin Galtin as well as the Gatlin Brothers of Nashville fame. The name has the same root as gadabout, thus the meaning related to wandering.
Gatlin for girls
Gatlin as a feminine name represents an emerging trend of surname-inspired given names crossing gender boundaries. Originally an English surname derived from the Old English personal name 'Gatel,' it has associations with gateways or entrances. While more commonly used for boys in recent years, its adoption for girls reflects the growing preference for strong-sounding names with distinctive endings. Gatlin carries a Southern American flair, perhaps influenced by the Gatlin Brothers country music group or the Gatlin gun of historical fame. As a female name, it offers a contemporary edge while maintaining a connection to heritage naming patterns. The -lin ending aligns it with popular feminine names like Caitlin or Madelyn despite its different origins.
Pronounced GAT-lin.
As of October 2026, Gatlin ranked #1026 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #725 in 2022.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,180 | 158 | 82.3 |
| 2015 | #1,061 | 187 | 97.6 |
| 2016 | #1,238 | 151 | 79.6 |
| 2017 | #965 | 215 | 116.2 |
| 2018 | #847 | 262 | 144.3 |
| 2019 | #847 | 265 | 147.7 |
| 2020 | #779 | 301 | 174.4 |
| 2021 | #777 | 319 | 182.3 |
| 2022 | #725 | 358 | 205 |
| 2023 | #809 | 303 | 177.1 |
| 2024 | #888 | 266 | 154.4 |
| 2025 | #1,026 | 217 | 127 |
World rankings
Gatlin for boys
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