How Many People Are Named Gaius?
Complete statistics for the name Gaius: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gaius, a very rare male name, is held by just 460 people in the US, making up 1 in 716,700 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 87% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2014.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 498 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gaius Through the Generations
Gaius has seen a steady rise in usage since the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2014 with 42 births. Today, the average age of those named Gaius is 19, with most under 30. This younger demographic skews the age distribution significantly, with 434 under-30s compared to 22 aged 30-60 and 42 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gaius's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Gaius
How Many People Have the Name Gaius?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 460 people in the United States currently share the name Gaius. That works out to roughly 1 in every 716,700 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gaius a Common or Rare Name?
Gaius 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gaius in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gaius Most Popular?
The name Gaius reached peak popularity in 2014, with 42 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 Gaius?
Approximately 460 people named Gaius live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 498. That works out to roughly 1 in 716,700 Americans.
Is Gaius a rare name?
Gaius is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 716,700 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gaius mean?
The meaning and origin of Gaius are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Gaius more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gaius are male and 0% are female.
When was Gaius most popular?
Gaius peaked in 2014 with 42 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.