How Many People Are Named Cayetano?

Complete statistics for the name Cayetano: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cayetano
Very Rare
Spanish

Cayetano, a Spanish name meaning 'keeper of the flock,' is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 716,445 Americans bearing it. That's just 461 people in the United States today, making it a truly unique choice. The majority of those named Cayetano are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school name.

~2,247
Living in US
1 in 147,507
Americans
1937
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Keeper of the flock
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Loyal Responsible
3
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

47,023
Worldwide Bearers
#19,481
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
15,964
🇪🇸 Spain
7,598
🇵🇭 Philippines
4,716
🇦🇷 Argentina
4,061
🇨🇴 Colombia
2,786
🇵🇪 Peru
2,611
🇺🇸 United States
2,244
🇵🇾 Paraguay
1,563
🇬🇹 Guatemala
1,360
🇻🇪 Venezuela
819

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
461 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 60
181
Would be under 30 (24%)
177
Would be 30–60 (24%)
387
Would be over 60 (52%)

All 745 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: 1937

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
32
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cayetano Through the Generations

Cayetano has seen its peak popularity in 1937 when 15 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has slowly declined, but it still holds a special place among older generations. With 181 under 30, 177 between 30 and 60, and 387 over 60, the average age of someone named Cayetano is 60, indicating a strong presence among the older population. This trend suggests that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it remains cherished by many.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 182

✨ Similar Names to Cayetano

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cayetano's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Cayetano

How Many People Have the Name Cayetano?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,247 people in the United States currently share the name Cayetano. That works out to roughly 1 in every 147,507 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cayetano a Common or Rare Name?

Cayetano 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 Cayetano Mean?

Cayetano means "keeper of the flock" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cayetano in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Cayetano Most Popular?

The name Cayetano reached peak popularity in 1937, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Cayetano?

Approximately 2,247 people named Cayetano live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,247. That works out to roughly 1 in 147,507 Americans.

Is Cayetano a rare name?

Cayetano is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 147,507 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cayetano mean?

Cayetano means "keeper of the flock" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Cayetano more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cayetano are male and 0% are female.

When was Cayetano most popular?

Cayetano peaked in 1937 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,247
All-Time Births2,247
1 in X1 in 147,507
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age60
Peak Year1937
World Rank#19,481
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.