Caetano Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Portuguese
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Caetano means 'from Caieta'.
Meaning of the Name Caetano
Caetano is a name of Portuguese origin. It is derived from the Latin name Caietanus, which means 'from Caieta'. Caieta was the name of an ancient Roman town located in present-day Gaeta, Italy. The name Caetano is often associated with Saint Caetano, a 16th-century Italian priest who is known for his piety and charitable works.
Popularity of the Name Caetano
The popularity for the name Caetano peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 12 births, which ranked number 15,727 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Caetano had the most male births in 2012 with 12, which ranked number 6,624 out of 14,248 male names. The number of births for the name Caetano has declined sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 7 births, a decline of -41.67%. Among males, Caetano has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 7 births, a decline of -41.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Caetano
- 10 Year Trend of Caetano: -41.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Caetano: -41.67%
Popularity of Caetano by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Caetano. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Caetano in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Caetano is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Caetano
- Total Births of Caetano: 7 (-5.25%)
- Male Births of Caetano: 7 (-5.25%)
Given the downward trend of Caetano over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.25% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Caetano have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.25%.