Caio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Caio has Latin origins, derived from 'Caius', meaning to rejoice. It evolved through historical forms such as Caius and is commonly used in Portuguese and Italian. The name is often associated with positive traits and has gained popularity in modern times, especially in Brazil. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Caio is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Caio has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Caio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8573rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4450th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3895th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Caio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Caio"
Pronunciation
/ˈkaɪ.oʊ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Caio is derived from the Latin name 'Caius', which means 'rejoice' or 'to be glad'.
Meaning
to rejoice, to be glad
Language Evolution
Caius, Caius (Latin), Caio (Portuguese, Italian)
Historical Usage
The name Caius was popular in ancient Rome and has been used throughout history in various cultures, particularly among Latin-speaking populations.
Variants & Derivatives
Caius, Gaius, Kai
Modern Popularity & Image
Caio is a relatively popular name in Portuguese-speaking countries and is associated with a joyful and positive image.
Famous People
Caio Fernando Abreu (Brazilian writer), Caio Ribeiro (Brazilian football commentator)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Caio"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Caio"
"Caio" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8573rd of 16616 | 49 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4450th of 24088 | 309 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3895th of 23106 | 329 |
Regional Popularity of "Caio" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
41.17% 2126th/5164 |
65.06% 4758th/7313 |
49.69% 3708th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
61.62% 2765th/4487 |
47.52% 3242nd/6822 |
47.63% 2989th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Caio" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Caio"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Caio" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.