1981Peak 20222025
Quick answers about Gatlin
How many people are named Gatlin?
An estimated 4,425 living Americans are named Gatlin.
How rare is Gatlin?
Gatlin is uncommon among babies today, with 217 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 39.6% from its 2022 peak.
How old is the typical Gatlin?
The median age of a living American named Gatlin is approximately 8 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 15 years old.
Is Gatlin still popular?
Yes — Gatlin is currently rising in popularity, with 217 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.5× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Gatlin most common?
Gatlin has its strongest geographic signal in Kentucky, where it appeared 4.7× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Diaspora map
Gatlin spread fast — broke out in Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Ohio (2022) and ran high in 6 states within a decade.
Broke out: Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Ohio, 2022 · over-represented in 6 states over 0 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
