Cay
Girl nameCay has been given to 252 babies in the U.S. since 1919. It peaked in 1955.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
252
Peak year
1955 (38 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1919
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
96% girls / 4% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Cay — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cay.
Sibling name ideas for Cay
Same era and popularity as Cay, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Cay?
Cay has been given to 252 babies in the U.S. since 1919. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Cay peak?
Cay peaked in 1955, when 38 babies were given the name.
Is Cay a girl or boy name?
Cay is primarily a girl name (96% of babies named Cay are girls).
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