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.
About 27 boys were named Gaetano in 2025.
Famous 19th-century opera composer
16th-century Catholic priest and reformer
Renowned Italian architect and designer
World Cup-winning Italian footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
