Gaius
2 countries#3583 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gaius was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
529 births recorded 1920–2025 · currently #3583 · peaked in 2014 with 42 births
Most common in: California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
57 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2010 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
57 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gaius’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5781 | — |
| 2007 | #5210 | ↑571 |
| 2008 | #5487 | ↓277 |
| 2009 | #4748 | ↑739 |
| 2010 | #6359 | ↓1611 |
| 2011 | #6256 | ↑103 |
| 2012 | #4131 | ↑2125 |
| 2013 | #3497 | ↑634 |
| 2014 | #2805 | ↑692 |
| 2015 | #5746 | ↓2941 |
| 2016 | #4327 | ↑1419 |
| 2017 | #3781 | ↑546 |
| 2018 | #4918 | ↓1137 |
| 2019 | #4480 | ↑438 |
| 2020 | #3570 | ↑910 |
| 2021 | #4936 | ↓1366 |
| 2022 | #4442 | ↑494 |
| 2023 | #5470 | ↓1028 |
| 2024 | #3605 | ↑1865 |
| 2025 | #3583 | ↑22 |
Frequently asked questions about Gaius
Is Gaius a popular name?
Yes — Gaius currently ranks #3583 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gaius more common for boys or girls?
Gaius is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gaius most popular?
Gaius peaked in 2014 in United States, with 42 recorded births that year.
Is Gaius rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gaius’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3208 in 1920 to #3583 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gaius?
At least 586 babies have been recorded with the name Gaius across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Gaius popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gaius appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Gaius?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gaius include Denali, Emre, Geoffrey.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Gaius in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.