Boy nameCurrently #3,618 in the USSteady
Gaius
2 syllablesPeak year: 20145 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Gaius's meaning
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Gaius's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Gaius |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 31 |
Gaius through the decades
- Gaius peaked in 2014, when 42 babies were named Gaius in the US.
- The 2020s were Gaius's strongest decade, averaging 24 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Gaius has risen 16% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Gaius currently ranks #3,618 in the US and is holding steady.