Unisex · #6,088 in 2026

Cayman

Current Rank
#6,088
Peak Rank
#2,283 (2006)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-41%
👧 Girl peak #5,086 (256 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,283 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1985
First Year
2026
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#2283
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
39
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1992
First Year
2021
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#5086
Peak Rank
256
Total Count
22
Years Active

The Story of Cayman

As a girl name

Cayman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1992, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 27 Caymans were born — ranking #5,086 that year. As of 2026, Cayman ranks #13,458 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 256 Caymans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Cayman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 55 Caymans were born — ranking #2,283 that year. As of 2026, Cayman ranks #6,088 for boys with 14 births, falling sharply (-41%). In total, more than 1K Caymans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Cayman

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cayman

What does the name Cayman mean?
Cayman is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Cayman in 2026?
In 2026, Cayman ranks #6,088 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.
When was Cayman most popular?
Cayman reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #2,283 that year with 55 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Cayman most popular?
Cayman has historically been most popular in Alabama, Indiana, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cayman.
Is Cayman a unisex name?
Yes — Cayman is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 20% of Caymans assigned female and 80% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Cayman?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cayman include Samari, Courtenay, Deleon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cayman

Cayman is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Cayman's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #2,283. Use the chart and map above to compare Cayman'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.