Baby Names Starting With C
C is the 6th most common starting letter for baby names in the US — 7% of babies given a top-1,000 name have one. Charlotte and Cooper lead the way.
How popular is the letter C?
Measured across every name in the 2025 SSA top 1,000 lists.
C names rising fastest
Already in the top 1,000 and still climbing — the C names gaining ground.
Where C names come from
Origins of the C names in the top 1,000. English leads with 57.
All baby names starting with C
2,293 names found
Caasi
Isaac spelled backwards
Cabe
Rope maker
Cabela
Rare modern name, possibly related to the surname Cabela.
Cabella
God is my oath; little cape
Cable
Rope maker or trader
Cabot
To sail or to coast
Cabria
Unknown; possibly a modern elaboration or variant of Capri.
Cabrina
Little goat; from the island of Capri
Cace
Case; box; or a variant of Case or Casey
Cacey
Vigilant or watchful
Cache
Hiding place or stored treasure
Cachet
Prestige, distinction, or a seal
Caci
Watchful or vigilant
Cacie
Pure, clear, or vigilant
Cadan
Little battle
Cadance
Rhythm, beat, or flow
Cadarius
Modern invented name, possibly meaning 'gift' or 'possessing goodness'
Cadden
Son of Cadán; battle or spirit
Cade
Round or barrel; also a spirit of the wetlands
Cadedra
Modern invented name with no established meaning
Baby names starting with C: common questions
What is the most popular baby name starting with C?
Charlotte is the most popular girls' name starting with C (#2 in the US), and Cooper is the most popular boys' name (#27), based on 2025 Social Security Administration data.
How common are baby names starting with C?
C is the 6th most common starting letter for baby names in the US. 180,587 babies — 7% of those given a top-1,000 name in 2025 — received a name beginning with C, across 126 different names.
Which C names are getting more popular?
Catalina, Callum, Colter, Celeste, Callan are all in the top 1,000 and climbing in national popularity.
Where do C baby names come from?
Among C names in the top 1,000, the most common origins are English (57 names), Latin (36 names), French (29 names).