Girl · #15,292 in 2026

Cait

Name: Popularity of the name Cait in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cait, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,292

Peak Rank

#7,138 (2005)

Total Babies

153

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2022

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#7138

Peak Rank

153

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cait

Cait first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 16 Caits were born — ranking #7,138 that year. As of 2026, Cait ranks #15,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 153 Caits have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cait

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cait is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kate
Cate
Kait
Kayt
Cat
Cut
Coat
Caught
Cot
Kat
Cade
Coot

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cait

What does the name Cait mean?

Cait is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cait in 2026?

In 2026, Cait ranks #15,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cait most popular?

Cait reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #7,138 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Cait a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cait is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Cait?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cait include Yanette, Jenisa, Evann. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cait

Cait is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 153 births in the dataset. Cait's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #7,138. Use the chart and map above to compare Cait's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.