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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Gaius — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Gaith|Gal
LatinBoy↑↑ Surging

Gaius

GAY-us · 2 syllables

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Boy
#3618
↑↑ Surging
#3618
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 17
Peak rank
#3600 in 2020
5yr change
+1908 ranks
Birth frequency
8.6 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3618 · 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 boy names
Top 200 boy names
Latin boy names
Gaius

Popularity score: 17  ·  SSA Rank: #3618

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1908 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
8 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
LatinClassicRomanBoy2-syllableHistoricalAncientRegalRareStrong
Character
ambitious political leader
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Gaiuss

ambitiousreformisteloquentpopulistdetermined
STRONG
High confidence

Gaius is a Latin boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3618 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1908 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3618 · very rare
Gaius at a Glance
Meaning:From the Latin family name, possibly derived from 'gaudium' meaning 'joy', widely used in ancient Rome by emperors and notable figures.
Language root:Latin
Peak rank:#3600 in 2020
5yr change:+1908 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Gaius Julius Caesar
Roman Emperor
Gaius Gracchus
Roman Statesman
Similar Sound
GilesGalenGarethGarrettGriffith
Similar Style
AugustusJuliusMarcusCyrusMaximus
Works Well With
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JuliusAugustusCassiaLuciaAdrian◈Thea
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Gaius · Overview
Summary

Gaius is a Latin boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3618 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Gaius scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1908 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Regal character
Gaius carries a serious, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Gaius is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
gaius.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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