Caio Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAI-oh / /ˈkaɪ.oʊ/Latin; Portuguese
Meaning
rejoice (Latin); a form of Caius (Portuguese)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Latin, Caio is derived from 'Gaius,' which means 'to rejoice.' It has been used in ancient Rome and has connections to various historical figures. In Portuguese, Caio is a modern variant of Caius, reflecting the influence of Latin on the language and culture.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Caius
- Cayo
International Variants
- Cayo (Spanish)
- Gaius (Latin)
- Kai (Hawaiian)
Famous people named Caio
Caio Ribeiro — Brazilian footballer.
Caio Fernando Abreu — Brazilian writer.
Fictional characters named Caio
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Caio was first seen in the United States in 1990. Caio has ranked as high as #1336 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Caio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Caio (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 30 |