Cayenne
Pronunciation: [ k-eye-EHN ]
Cayenne is a girl baby name. Ranked #33,756 in the US, popular nicknames include Cay, Cayie, and Cayeie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Cayenne first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 410 babies have been named Cayenne in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cayenne is past its peak , currently ranked #33,756 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,756
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Cayenne is also used as a boy name, ranked #12470.
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About the Name Cayenne
Cayenne is a girl name .
Is Cayenne a boy or girl name? Cayenne is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,756 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #12,470. Cayenne is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cayenne is currently ranked #33,756 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cayenne include Cay, Cayie, Cayeie, and Cayey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis