Total births
187
Boys' name · since 1999
Cauy
187 babies named Cauy in U.S. Social Security records since 1999, with the highest year being 2000. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 187
- total births
- 1999–2008
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
Cauy sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 187 recorded since 1999.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cauy has been recorded 187 times among boys since 1999, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2008.
- 187 total births
- 1999–2008 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 83% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
187 boys have been named Cauy since 1999, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2008.
- 187
- total births
- 1999–2008
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
83% of everyone ever named Cauy was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
67 babies were named Cauy in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
Cauy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cauy's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 19% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 81%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 67, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cauy at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
2000
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1999
Cauy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2008
- Peak year (2000)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Cauy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Cauy's strongest decade.
155 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 83% of all-time use.
Cauy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 32
1990s
32 births
- 2000s
2000s
155 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 155 births (83% of all-time use).
Cauy by state
Where Cauy concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Iowa | | 8 | 4.3% |
| #2 | Arizona | | 7 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Kansas | | 6 | 3.2% |
| #4 | North Dakota | | 5 | 2.7% |
Iowa share of Cauy's total US births 4.3%
Even split
8 of 187 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cauy? ▼
Since 1999, Social Security records show 187 babies named Cauy. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 2000, with 67 births.
When was Cauy most popular? ▼
Cauy was most popular in the 2000s decade with 155 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Cauy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cauy are Iowa (8 births), Arizona (7 births), Kansas (6 births).
How long has the name Cauy been used? ▼
Records for Cauy go back to 1999, giving 10 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Cauy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Caulin, Caulder, Caullin, Caulen, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cauy's data
- Iowa records the most Cauys (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Iowa 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 Cauy
Nearby Names Like Cauy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cauy
Caulin Boy
174 births
Caulder Boy
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Caullin Boy
18 births
Caulen Boy
11 births
Caua Boy
11 births
Compare Cauy side by side: Cauy vs Caulin Cauy vs Caulder Cauy vs Caullin
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1999–2008 (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. "Cauy: Baby Name Since 1999 - 187 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cauy. 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 Cauy 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 July 2026.