Will my child share the name Cait with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Cait per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cait in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Cait becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Cait is declining: down 3,738 places since 1996, to #5,493 in 2020. It peaked at #1,234 in 1997.

Is Cait a good choice for a distinctive name?

Cait is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Cait a popular baby name in the United States?

Cait does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Cait

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Cait is a distinctive choice, ranked #5493 in 2020. Your child is likely to be the only Cait in their class.

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UK Rank 2020

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About the Name Cait

Cait has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 432 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #1234 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Cait is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Cait in their class.