boy name
Cairo
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#341 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Cairo in the US, 1880–2025
Cairo first appears in US records in 1979. It peaked in 2022, when 1,101 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 965.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Cairo popular?
Near its peak Cairo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
| 2020s | 5,963 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,987 | |
| 2000s | 344 | |
| 1990s | 97 | |
| 1980s | 18 | |
| 1970s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cairo a boy or a girl name?
Cairo is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Cairo a popular name right now?
Cairo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
How popular is the name Cairo?
In 2025, Cairo ranked #341 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Cairo most popular?
Cairo was most popular in 2022, when about 1,101 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.