Total births
2,329
Boys' name · since 1994
Caius
Caius has 2,329 recorded births since 1994 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2025 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1060
- among boys today
- 2,329
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
2,329 babies have been named Caius since 1994, making it today's #1060 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Caius has been recorded 2,329 times among boys since 1994, currently ranked #1060 nationally and more common than 93% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #1060 among boys today
- 2,329 born since 1994
- 2010s peak decade
- 93% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Caius is currently the #1060 boys' name in America, more common than 93% of boys - 2,329 born since 1994, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1060
- among boys today
- 2,329
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Caius vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1060
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 93% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Caius was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
254 babies were named Caius in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Caius compares
2,329 Top 19% higher than 81% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Caius's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Caius | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,329 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 254 | 23 | 22,252 |
Caius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Caius's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 87% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 13%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 254, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Caius at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#1,060
Active since
1994
Caius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 254
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Caius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Caius's strongest decade.
1,068 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Caius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s 205
2000s
205 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,068 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,044 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,068 births (46% of all-time use).
How Caius compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Caius's total volume
Caius vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Caius by state
Where Caius concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 251 | 10.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 167 | 7.2% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 68 | 2.9% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 66 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Florida | | 65 | 2.8% |
| #6 | New York | | 65 | 2.8% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 57 | 2.4% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 42 | 1.8% |
California share of Caius's total US births 10.8%
Even split
251 of 2,329 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 28 reporting states.
Caius appears in 28 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caius? ▼
2,329 babies have been named Caius since 1994. It currently ranks #1060 among boys. The peak year was 2025 with 254 births.
When was Caius most popular? ▼
Caius was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,068 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Caius most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Caius are California (251 births), Texas (167 births), Ohio (68 births).
How long has the name Caius been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Caius since 1994 -- 32 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Caius? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Caiden, Cairo, Cain, Caine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Caius's data
- Caius's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,068 total births) through the 2020s (1,044) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Caiuss (251 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Caius
Nearby Names Like Caius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Caius
Caiden Boy
#546 23,341 births
Cairo Boy
#355 9,415 births
Cain Boy
#981 7,628 births
Caine Boy
#2272 2,104 births
Cai Boy
#1913 1,450 births
Compare Caius side by side: Caius vs Caiden Caius vs Cairo Caius vs Cain
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Caius
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33,258 births · Peak 2009
Oziel #1062
2,718 births · Peak 2025
Howard #1057
346,666 births · Peak 1921
Isai #1063
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Mael #1056
1,353 births · Peak 2023
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7,421 births · Peak 2011
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1994–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Caius: #1060 Boys' Name - 2,329 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/caius. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Caius draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.