Cayman Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
79% Masculine / 21% Feminine
Meaning:
Cayman means 'reptile' and is associated with the Cayman Islands.
Meaning of the Name Cayman
Cayman is derived from the word 'caiman', which refers to a type of reptile similar to an alligator. The name is of Spanish origin and is associated with the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean. It can symbolize strength, adaptability, and the natural beauty of the islands.
Popularity of the Name Cayman
The popularity for the name Cayman peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 55 births, which ranked number 5,335 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Cayman had the most female births in 2006 with 27, which ranked number 5,084 out of 20,061 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2006 with 55, which ranked number 2,283 out of 14,041 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Cayman has declined sharply over the last ten years from 29 births to 20 births, a decline of -31.03%. Among males, Cayman has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 23 births to 20 births, a decline of -13.04%. Among females, Cayman has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cayman
- 20 Year Trend of Cayman: -62.96%
- 10 Year Trend of Cayman: -31.03%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cayman: -13.04%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Cayman: -100.00%
Popularity of Cayman by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Cayman. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Cayman in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Cayman is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Cayman
- Total Births of Cayman: 19 (-3.65%)
- Male Births of Cayman: 20 (-1.39%) 0
Given the downward trend of Cayman over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.65% decrease in total births, for a total of 19 births in 2024. Male births for Cayman have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 20 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.39%.