Gaetan
Gaetan is a boy baby name. Ranked #31,187 in the US, popular nicknames include Gae, Gaeie, and Gaetie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Gaetan is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Gaetan often also consider Vanderbilt, Tiney, Kyleem .
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Historical Record
Gaetan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 102 babies have been named Gaetan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gaetan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,187 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,187
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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About the Name Gaetan
Gaetan is a boy name .
Gaetan is currently ranked #31,187 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gaetan include Gae, Gaeie, Gaetie, and Gaety. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gaetan include Gaetano . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis