Cairo
3 countries#341 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cairo was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
9,999 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #341 · peaked in 2022 with 1,157 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,184 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #586 · peaked in 2020 with 120 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,147 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #385 · peaked in 2020 with 116 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
37 births recorded 2018–2025 · currently #495 · peaked in 2022 with 8 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cairo’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2398 | — |
| 2007 | #3135 | ↓737 |
| 2008 | #2717 | ↑418 |
| 2009 | #2252 | ↑465 |
| 2010 | #2632 | ↓380 |
| 2011 | #1635 | ↑997 |
| 2012 | #1523 | ↑112 |
| 2013 | #1149 | ↑374 |
| 2014 | #1102 | ↑47 |
| 2015 | #942 | ↑160 |
| 2016 | #844 | ↑98 |
| 2017 | #638 | ↑206 |
| 2018 | #522 | ↑116 |
| 2019 | #342 | ↑180 |
| 2020 | #348 | ↓6 |
| 2021 | #325 | ↑23 |
| 2022 | #306 | ↑19 |
| 2023 | #331 | ↓25 |
| 2024 | #354 | ↓23 |
| 2025 | #341 | ↑13 |
Frequently asked questions about Cairo
Is Cairo a popular name?
Yes — Cairo currently ranks #341 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cairo more common for boys or girls?
Cairo is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cairo most popular?
Cairo peaked in 2022 in United States, with 1,157 recorded births that year.
Is Cairo rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cairo’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5355 in 1979 to #341 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cairo?
At least 11,183 babies have been recorded with the name Cairo across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Cairo popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cairo appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Cairo?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cairo include Brian, Marshall, Jax, Colin.
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