Cayenne
Pronunciation: [ k-eye-EHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cayenne first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 32 babies have been named Cayenne in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cayenne is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #12,470 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,470
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Cayenne
Cayenne is a boy name .
Is Cayenne a boy or girl name? Cayenne is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,470 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,756. Cayenne is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cayenne is currently ranked #12,470 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cayenne include Cay, Caye, Cayey, Cayeie, Nne, Nney, Caie, and Caykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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