Caius Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Caius is a Latin name meaning 'to rejoice.' It evolved from Gaius and has historical significance in ancient Rome and early Christianity. The name is associated with notable historical figures and retains a classical image today.
The name Caius is most popular in Colorado, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West 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, Caius has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Caius' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3841st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1317th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Caius' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Caius"
Pronunciation
/ˈkaɪəs/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Caius is derived from the Latin name 'Gaius,' which is believed to be of uncertain origin but may be related to the Latin word 'gaudere,' meaning 'to rejoice.'
Meaning
Rejoice
Language Evolution
Gaius, Caius
Historical Usage
Caius was commonly used in Ancient Rome and has been borne by several early Christian saints. It gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in Italy.
Variants & Derivatives
Gaius, Cai, Gai, Caius
Modern Popularity & Image
Caius is less common today but is often viewed as a classical and scholarly name, associated with historical figures and literature.
Famous People
Caius Plinius Secundus (Pliny the Elder), Caius Marcius Coriolanus
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Caius"
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 "Caius"
"Caius" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3841st of 24088 | 379 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1317th of 23106 | 1,690 |
Regional Popularity of "Caius" 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) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
54.75% 4004th/7313 |
43.60% 3254th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
34.69% 1382nd/3984 |
33.30% 1494th/4487 |
21.24% 1449th/6822 |
19.44% 1220th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Caius" 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 "Caius"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Caius" 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.