Cayetano
Cayetano is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
From Gaeta (an Italian town).
Origin and history
Cayetano is a Spanish given name derived from the Latin Gaetanus, meaning 'from Gaeta', an ancient Italian coastal city. While historically prominent in the Spanish-speaking world, it remains relatively rare in the United States. It offers a classic, multi-syllabic alternative for parents seeking traditional Hispanic heritage names.
Popularity in the United States
752 babies in the United States have been named Cayetano since 1880. It ranks #3924 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1891.
States where it is most popular
- TX (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 34 |
| 1920-1930 | 89 |
| 1930-1940 | 81 |
| 1940-1950 | 83 |
| 1950-1960 | 77 |
| 1960-1970 | 36 |
| 1970-1980 | 56 |
| 1980-1990 | 55 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 82 |
| 2010-2019 | 59 |
| 2020-2029 | 36 |
Famous people named Cayetano
- Cayetano Rivera Ordóñez: Bullfighter
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to an inhabitant of Gaeta, a historic port city in Lazio, Italy.
- San Cayetano is widely venerated across Spanish-speaking countries as the saint of bread and work.