Boy nameCurrently #974 in the USFalling
Cain
//ˈkeɪn//
1 syllablePeak year: 20144 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cain's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Cain's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cain |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 42 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1976 | 30 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 33 |
| 1981 | 50 |
| 1982 | 46 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 35 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1991 | 45 |
| 1992 | 64 |
| 1993 | 99 |
| 1994 | 146 |
| 1995 | 113 |
| 1996 | 133 |
| 1997 | 141 |
| 1998 | 128 |
| 1999 | 136 |
| 2000 | 137 |
| 2001 | 137 |
| 2002 | 150 |
| 2003 | 127 |
| 2004 | 126 |
| 2005 | 139 |
| 2006 | 135 |
| 2007 | 140 |
| 2008 | 189 |
| 2009 | 200 |
| 2010 | 207 |
| 2011 | 254 |
| 2012 | 290 |
| 2013 | 285 |
| 2014 | 330 |
| 2015 | 326 |
| 2016 | 324 |
| 2017 | 262 |
| 2018 | 251 |
| 2019 | 284 |
| 2020 | 254 |
| 2021 | 235 |
| 2022 | 253 |
| 2023 | 250 |
| 2024 | 230 |
Cain through the decades
- Cain peaked in 2014, when 330 babies were named Cain in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Cain has risen 23% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Cain currently ranks #974 in the US and is cooling off.