Cayman
Every Cayman since 1985 — 1,271 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cayman
Cayman is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,069 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 1,271 American babies have been named Cayman — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2006, when 82 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cayman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cayman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 19 | #5,069 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,277 |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #6,973 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,878 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,826 | 33 | #3,435 |
| 2020 | — | — | 19 | #4,885 |
| 2019 | — | — | 33 | #3,434 |
| 2018 | — | — | 27 | #3,905 |
| 2017 | — | — | 23 | #4,348 |
| 2016 | — | — | 20 | #4,808 |
| 2015 | — | — | 25 | #4,096 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,959 | 22 | #4,414 |
| 2013 | — | — | 26 | #3,882 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,356 | 23 | #4,275 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,396 | 31 | #3,447 |
| 2010 | 11 | #9,922 | 30 | #3,548 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,512 | 31 | #3,486 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,822 | 34 | #3,297 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,616 | 45 | #2,690 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,114 | 55 | #2,290 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,431 | 40 | #2,714 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,861 | 41 | #2,607 |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,813 | 29 | #3,207 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,191 | 36 | #2,645 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,883 | 36 | #2,627 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,244 | 42 | #2,303 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,135 | 34 | #2,303 |
| 1990 | — | — | 11 | #4,711 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,679 |
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Famous people named Cayman
- Cayman Togashi Soccer player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cayman in 2025?
Cayman ranked #5,069 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cayman?
1,271 babies have been named Cayman in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cayman most popular?
Cayman peaked in 2006, when 82 newborns received the name.
Is Cayman a boy or girl name?
Cayman is used for both: about 20% of babies named Cayman have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Cayman rising or falling?
Cayman is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cayman?
Well-known people named Cayman include Cayman Togashi (soccer player).