How Many People Are Named Caius?

Complete statistics for the name Caius in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Caius
Very Rare
2,074
Estimated People
1 in 159,113
1 in X Americans
2024
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
2,074 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 9

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 7
Arizona 24
California 221
Colorado 36
Florida 59
Georgia 24
Illinois 16
Indiana 29
Kansas 5
Kentucky 5
Massachusetts 10
Maryland 23
Michigan 6
Minnesota 24
Missouri 11
North Carolina 47
New Jersey 6
New York 60
Ohio 56
Oklahoma 16
Oregon 5
Pennsylvania 57
South Carolina 11
Tennessee 17
Texas 139
Virginia 37
Washington 23
Wisconsin 18
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Caius

How Many People Have the Name Caius in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,074 people in the United States currently share the name Caius. That works out to roughly 1 in every 159,113 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Caius a Common or Rare Name?

Caius is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Caius Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Caius are covered in full on the Caius name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Caius Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Caius in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Caius is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Caius Most Popular?

The name Caius reached peak popularity in 2024, with 205 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Caius Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Caius across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Caius?

Approximately 2,074 people in the United States share the name Caius, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Caius a rare name?

Caius is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 159,113 Americans has this name.

What does the name Caius mean?

The meaning and origin of Caius is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Caius more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Caius are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Caius most popular?

The name Caius reached its peak in 2024, with 205 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,074
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 159,113
GenderMale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2024
Male %100%
Female %0%

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