How Many People Are Named Cayenne?
Complete statistics for the name Cayenne: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cayenne, a very rare female name, is held by only 437 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 755,113 Americans. The majority of those named Cayenne are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 442 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cayenne Through the Generations
Cayenne peaked in popularity in 2012 with 35 births, but its overall trend shows a decline since then. With an average age of 20, most people named Cayenne are young adults, with 359 under 30 and 83 between 30 and 60. This name is a relatively new addition to the American lexicon, reflecting contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cayenne's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cayenne
How Many People Have the Name Cayenne?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 156 people in the United States currently share the name Cayenne. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,124,675 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cayenne a Common or Rare Name?
Cayenne is classified as Very 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 Cayenne Mean?
Cayenne means "Creative variant of Ayla" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cayenne in SSA data, approximately 7% are male and 93% are female.
When Was Cayenne Most Popular?
The name Cayenne reached peak popularity in 2012, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Cayenne?
Approximately 156 people named Cayenne live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 156. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,124,675 Americans.
Is Cayenne a rare name?
Cayenne is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,124,675 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cayenne mean?
Cayenne means "Creative variant of Ayla" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Cayenne more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 7% of people named Cayenne are male and 93% are female.
When was Cayenne most popular?
Cayenne peaked in 2012 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.