How Many People Are Named Cai?
Complete statistics for the name Cai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cai is a rare name with origins in Vietnamese culture, where it's quite popular. Only 1,845 people named Cai live in the US today, making up just 1 in 178,903 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 97% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People named Cai have a life path number 4, which symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 1,862 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cai Through the Generations
Cai has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2022 with 131 births. The average age of those named Cai is 12, indicating it's a name embraced by younger parents. Of the 1,862 total births recorded, 1,812 are under 30, showing how this name is predominantly used by a new generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
📄 About the Name Cai
How Many People Have the Name Cai?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,276 people in the United States currently share the name Cai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 24,966 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Cai a Common or Rare Name?
Cai is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cai Mean?
Cai means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'prosperity'" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cai in SSA data, approximately 74% are male and 26% are female.
When Was Cai Most Popular?
The name Cai reached peak popularity in 2022, with 131 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cai?
Approximately 13,276 people named Cai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,276. That works out to roughly 1 in 24,966 Americans.
Is Cai a rare name?
Cai is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 24,966 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cai mean?
Cai means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'prosperity'" and comes from Vietnamese origins.
Is Cai more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 74% of people named Cai are male and 26% are female.
When was Cai most popular?
Cai peaked in 2022 with 131 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.