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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Cayenne — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Caydyn|Cayetana
FrenchGirl→ Stable

Cayenne

ky-EN · 2 syllables

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Girl
#13774
→ Stable
#13774
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 4
Peak rank
#11291 in 2020
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #13774 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
French girl names
Cayenne

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13774

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
29 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Cayenne scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NatureModernBotanicalSpiceExoticGirl-leaning2-syllableRareRisingNature-inspiredFrench-originCreativeBold
Character
fiery passionbold confidencespicy spiritvibrant energydaring courage
STRONG
High confidence

Cayenne is a French girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #13774 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#13774 · very rare
Cayenne at a Glance
Meaning:Named after the Cayenne pepper, derived from the Tupi word for the spicy pepper plant native to South America. Associated with vibrancy, warmth, and exotic flair.
Language root:French · Spanish · Tupi
Peak rank:#11291 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works well with
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Cayenne · Overview
Summary

Cayenne is a French girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #13774 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 15/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Cayenne scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Nature · Modern character
Cayenne carries a bold, warm, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
cayenne.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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