Total births
1,015
Unisex name · since 1985
Cayman
Cayman has 1,015 recorded births since 1985 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5333
- among boys today
- 1,015
- born since 1985
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Cayman is the #5333 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,015 recorded since 1985.
Social Security Administration records show Cayman recorded 1,015 times among boys since 1985, holding rank #5333 nationally today, ahead of 63% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #5333 among boys today
- 1,015 born since 1985
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Cayman is currently the #5333 unisex name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 1,015 born since 1985, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5333
- among boys today
- 1,015
- born since 1985
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Cayman vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5333
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Cayman was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
55 babies were named Cayman in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Cayman compares
1,015 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Cayman's all-time total is 177% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Cayman | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,015 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 23 | 22,252 |
Cayman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Cayman's full recorded timeline at 2007, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1985, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2006 peak of 55 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Cayman at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#5,333
Active since
1985
Cayman popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Cayman popularity over time - girls
256 total births recorded since 1992 (Cayman as girls' name)
Cayman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Cayman's strongest decade.
389 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Cayman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s
1990s
234 births
- 2000s
2000s
389 births
- 2010s
2010s
260 births
- 2020s 121
2020s
121 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 389 births (38% of all-time use).
How Cayman 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 Cayman's total volume
Cayman vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Cayman by state
Where Cayman concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 37 | 3.6% |
| #2 | Florida | | 32 | 3.2% |
| #3 | California | | 15 | 1.5% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 8 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Cayman's total US births 3.6%
Even split
37 of 1,015 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cayman? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 1,015 babies named Cayman. Today it holds rank #5333 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 55 births.
When was Cayman most popular? ▼
Cayman was most popular in the 2000s decade with 389 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Cayman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cayman are Texas (37 births), Florida (32 births), California (15 births).
Is Cayman a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Cayman is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,015 births, and as a girl's name it has 256 births.
How long has the name Cayman been used? ▼
Cayman has been recorded in Social Security data since 1985, spanning 41 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Cayman? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cayden, Cayson, Caysen, Cayde, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cayman's data
- Cayman's decade-level peak was the 2000s (389 total births); usage has since declined to 121 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Caymans (37 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Cayman
Nearby Names Like Cayman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cayman
Cayden Boy
#349 41,245 births
Cayson Boy
#765 6,367 births
Caysen Boy
#1379 2,394 births
Cayde Boy
#1236 1,676 births
Cayleb Boy
#7443 1,036 births
Compare Cayman side by side: Cayman vs Cayden Cayman vs Cayson Cayman vs Caysen
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Cayman
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, 1985–2025 (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. "Cayman: #5333 Unisex Name - 1,015 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cayman. 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 Cayman 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.