How Many People Are Named Gaius?
people in the United States are named Gaius
1 in 672,690 people has this name
Popularity Rank
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
42 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Latin, BiblicalRoman praenomen, or given name, of uncertain meaning. It is possibly derived from Latin gaudere "to rejoice", though it may be of unknown Etruscan origin. This was a very common Roman praenomen, the most famous bearers being Gaius Julius Caesar, the great leader of the Roman Republic, and his adopted son Gaius Octavius (later known as Augustus), the first Roman emperor. This name also appears in the New Testament belonging to a bishop of Ephesus who is regarded as a saint.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 17.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1920 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Gaius"
- 31 babies were named Gaius in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2014
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1920
- Most popular in California
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