Cairo
boy name#341 in 2025Cairo entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #306 in 2022, ranks #341 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1979–2025
#341
rank today
#306
peak (2022)
965
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5355 |
| 1980s | #6302 |
| 1990s | #5913 |
| 2000s | #3191 |
| 2010s | #1133 |
| 2020s | #334 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cairo has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 9,400 people named Cairo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cairo is a kid of about 4 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cairo in 2025?
- Cairo ranks #341 among US boy names in 2025, with 965 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cairo most popular?
- Cairo peaked in 2022, reaching #306 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cairo with classmates?
- Cairo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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