Cayenne
girl nameCayenne entered the US charts in 1978, peaked at #5398 in 2012, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1978–2025
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rank today
#5398
peak (2012)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8906 |
| 1980s | #9437 |
| 1990s | #9399 |
| 2000s | #8458 |
| 2010s | #8444 |
| 2020s | #12284 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Cayenne are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cayenne alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cayenne in 2025?
- Cayenne is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cayenne most popular?
- Cayenne peaked in 2012, reaching #5398 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cayenne with classmates?
- Cayenne will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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