Gatlin means companion or fellow traveller — from the Old English. The Gatling gun IS the most famous rapid-fire weapon — it changed warfare forever. Justin Gatlin IS one of the fastest sprinters. Two syllables of the weapon-that-changed-warfare, one of the fastest sprinters, and the most kinetic surname-name.
Gatlin means companion. The Gatling gun changed warfare. Justin Gatlin IS one of the fastest sprinters.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Old English; Gatling gun (1861); Justin Gatlin (born 1982).
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Today
Gatlin remains a beloved choice, ranking #894 in the US. 4,291 babies have been named Gatlin since 1981.
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How popular is Gatlin?
2022peak year
Gatlin first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1981. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2022, 358 babies received the name (ranked #725). Today it sits around #894, with roughly 267 babies named Gatlin each year. Gatlin has been trending upward in recent years. In total, around 4,291 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Gatlin's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — rapid-fire adventure. People named Gatlin tend to be sharp, dynamic, and gifted at being the most rapid-fire name.
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