Cayman
Cayman is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Caiman or alligator.
Origin and history
Cayman is a modern geographic given name derived from the Cayman Islands, which originally comes from the Taíno word for alligator or caiman. It gained use in the late 20th century alongside other place-name choices. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare choice predominantly given to boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,015 babies in the United States have been named Cayman since 1880. It ranks #3668 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1806.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33 %)
- FL (28.6 %)
- CA (13.4 %)
- NC (7.1 %)
- AL (4.5 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 234 |
| 2000-2010 | 389 |
| 2010-2019 | 260 |
| 2020-2029 | 121 |
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Taíno word 'kaiman', referring to the marine crocodiles native to the Caribbean.
- It directly references the Cayman Islands, a popular Caribbean archipelago.