Total births
529
Boys' name · since 1920
Gaius
Gaius has 529 recorded births since 1920 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2014 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3624
- among boys today
- 529
- born since 1920
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Gaius is the #3624 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 529 recorded since 1920.
Gaius has 529 recorded births among boys since 1920, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3624 as of the latest data, more common than 75% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2025.
- #3624 among boys today
- 529 born since 1920
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Gaius is currently the #3624 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 529 born since 1920, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3624
- among boys today
- 529
- born since 1920
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Gaius vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3624
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Gaius was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
42 babies were named Gaius in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Gaius compares
529 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
Gaius's all-time total is 44% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Gaius | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 529 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Gaius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gaius's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1932, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gaius at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#3,624
Active since
1920
Gaius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Gaius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Gaius's strongest decade.
229 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Gaius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 15
1920s
15 births
- 1930s 10
1930s
10 births
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 80
2000s
80 births
- 2010s
2010s
229 births
- 2020s
2020s
151 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 229 births (43% of all-time use).
How Gaius 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 Gaius's total volume
Gaius vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gaius by state
Where Gaius concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Gaius's total US births 4.0%
Even split
21 of 529 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gaius? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 529 babies named Gaius. Today it holds rank #3624 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 42 births.
When was Gaius most popular? ▼
Gaius was most popular in the 2010s decade with 229 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Gaius most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gaius are California (21 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Gaius been used? ▼
Gaius has been recorded in Social Security data since 1920, spanning 106 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Gaius? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gail, Gaige, Gaines, Gaither, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gaius's data
- Gaius's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (229 total births) through the 2020s (151) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Gaiuss (21 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 Gaius
Nearby Names Like Gaius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gaius
Gail Boy
8,952 births
Gaige Boy
#6629 4,417 births
Gaines Boy
#6485 1,717 births
Gaither Boy
642 births
Gailen Boy
250 births
Compare Gaius side by side: Gaius vs Gail Gaius vs Gaige Gaius vs Gaines
Related Names
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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, 1920–2025 (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. "Gaius: #3624 Boys' Name - 529 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gaius. 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 Gaius 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.