Caio

Caio is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 30 boys in the United States.

Caio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Caio

Caio belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Caio first appears in Social Security records in 1990. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3063 in 2023, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 687 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Caio in US records

First recorded (US)
1990
Best US rank
#3063 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Caio in 2024
30
Total since 1880
687

Caio in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#758 in 2022
Babies named Caio in 2025
36
Total since 1996
590

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Caio mean?

The meaning of Caio is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Caio a boy or girl name?

Caio is a boy name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Caio?

Caio comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Caio?

Caio first appears in US records in 1990. Its best-ever ranking was #3063 in 2023, and 30 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.