The nameGatien
Gatien is a French boy's name of Latin origin, that of the first bishop of Tours. It has been well liked in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Gatien comes from the Latin Gatianus, whose meaning is uncertain.
Origin
Latin. Saint Gatianus is considered the first bishop of Tours.
History
The name spread in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Gatien
Gatien in France
Gatien was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 995 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Gatien. Its rise began around 1922, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Gatien in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 31 births a year on average, against 59 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gatien mean?
Gatien comes from the Latin Gatianus, whose meaning is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Gatien?
Latin. Saint Gatianus is considered the first bishop of Tours.
Is Gatien a girl's or a boy's name?
Gatien is a boy's name.