US Popularity:2844
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Rejoice, glad, delight, pleased
Caius isn't just one of the leaders of the Volturi, you know. If you managed to avoid a Twilight phase, then let us introduce you to this Latin name, meaning “rejoice,” “glad,” “delight,” and “pleased.” Isn't that how you'll be feeling once your new bundle of joy makes their grand entrance, after all? This joyful name is an alternative way of spelling Gaius and is perfect if you like names with a classical feel. In addition to Stephanie Meyer's vampire, Caius is also the name of various Shakespearean characters and a third-century pope.

Caius Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Caius is currently #3108 on The Bump
Boy:Caius is currently #1724 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Caius is currently #2844 in U.S. births
Boy:Caius is currently #1349 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1349
in 2023
- 70
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Caius, November 2020

  • Behind the Name, Gaius, November 2020

  • WordSense Dictionary, Caius

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 405

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