Boy · #9,871 in 2026

Cauy

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

Current Rank

#9,871

Peak Rank

#1,699 (2000)

Total Babies

187

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1999

First Year

2008

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#1699

Peak Rank

187

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cauy

Cauy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 32 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 67 Cauys were born — ranking #1,699 that year. As of 2026, Cauy ranks #9,871 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 187 Cauys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Cauy

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

Kauai
Caughey
Kiai
Cowie
Khai
Cowa
Kaui
Cowy
Kowa
Qau
Kaai
Kowi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cauy

What does the name Cauy mean?

Cauy is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cauy in 2026?

In 2026, Cauy ranks #9,871 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Cauy most popular?

Cauy reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #1,699 that year with 67 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Cauy most popular?

Cauy has historically been most popular in North Dakota, Iowa, Kansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cauy.

Is Cauy a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cauy?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cauy include Barclay, Spiro, Ngai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cauy

Cauy is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 187 births in the dataset. Cauy's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #1,699. Use the chart and map above to compare Cauy'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.