From Gaeta
An Italian name derived from the Latin 'Caietanus', meaning a person from the coastal city of Gaeta. It has long been a staple in Southern Italy, particularly in Sicily and Naples, often given in honor of Saint Gaetano.
Less common today
Gaetano isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,170 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Famous 19th-century opera composer
16th-century Catholic priest and reformer
Renowned Italian architect and designer
World Cup-winning Italian footballer
