Declining since 2019, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Gatlyn since 2005
Babies named Gatlyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 25 |
| 2010s | 18 | 140 |
| 2020s | 34 | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Gatlyn is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2005. It reached its peak popularity in 2020, but has since been falling in use. In 2025, it ranked 10,695 with roughly 1 in 284,679 boys given the name, reflecting its niche but growing status among contemporary coinages. The name's style aligns with the trend of surnames and -lyn compounds, though it remains rare compared to more established choices.
Gatlyn is a recent coinage, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 2005. It combines the sound of the surname Gatlin (itself derived from the English place name Gately or the Germanic name Gaddo) with the fashionable -lyn suffix (from names like Lynn). The name has no traditional etymological meaning but was created for its modern, appealing sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gat, Lyn
Sibling names for Gatlyn
Names that share Gatlyn's style, for a brother or sister.
