Declining since 2021.
Popularity of Kayman since 1994
Babies named Kayman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 34 |
| 2000s | 16 | 60 |
| 2010s | 0 | 55 |
| 2020s | 0 | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Kayman first appeared in United States birth records in 1994, a period when inventive spellings and place-inspired names were gaining traction. Its peak year came early in 1998, but since 2021 its frequency has been falling, reflecting a shift away from some of the more experimental coinages of the 1990s. The name has never ranked in the national top 1000, and its one-in-N ratio is too low to calculate precisely. This rarity underscores its nature as a niche, modern choice rather than a longstanding classic. Its sound and spelling invite comparison to established names like Kieran and Cameron, but Kayman lacks a clear etymological root, making it a truly contemporary invention.
Kayman appears to be a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the spelling of the Cayman Islands or as a variant of names like Kaiman or Cayman. It emerged in the United States in the mid-1990s, first recorded in 1994. Its usage has been sporadic, peaking in 1998 before declining.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Kayman
Names that share Kayman's style, for a brother or sister.
