Cayetano

Cayetano is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “from Gaeta.” In 2024 it was given to 7 boys in the United States.

Cayetano at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Italian
Meaning
“from Gaeta”

About the name Cayetano

Cayetano belongs to the Spanish and Italian tradition. Its meaning — “from Gaeta” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Cayetano first appears in Social Security records in 1906. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1274 in 1906, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 745 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cayetano in US records

First recorded (US)
1906
Best US rank
#1274 in 1906
Peak year
1937
Babies named Cayetano in 2024
7
Total since 1880
745

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cayetano mean?

Cayetano means “from Gaeta” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Cayetano a boy or girl name?

Cayetano is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cayetano?

Cayetano comes from the Spanish and Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Cayetano?

Cayetano first appears in US records in 1906. Its best-ever ranking was #1274 in 1906, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

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