Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Cairo.
National Rank (2025)
#341
All-Time Peak Rank
#306 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
9,415
Unisex Distribution94.2% Boy / 5.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Cairo Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Cairo
According to SSA data, Cairo achieved its highest historical rank of #306 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 1,101 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 332.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 38 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Cairo scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+332.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,101Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
38Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:6
1980s:18
1990s:97
2000s:344
2010s:2,987
2020s:5,963
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCa-io
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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