Caius
Caius is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Rejoice or happy.
Origin and history
Caius is a classic Roman given name related to the Latin name Gaius. It historically means 'rejoice' or 'happy', associated with the Latin verb gaudere. While traditionally rare in the United States, it has experienced a notable rise in usage since 2020.
Popularity in the United States
2,329 babies in the United States have been named Caius since 1880. It ranks #2682 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1062.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.1 %)
- TX (14 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- PA (5.6 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 205 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,068 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,044 |
Famous people named Caius
- Caius Veiovis: Public figure
Fun facts
- In ancient Rome, Caius and Gaius were spelling variants of the same name due to early Latin alphabet conventions.
- The name appears throughout Roman history and classical literature, including works by William Shakespeare.