Boy nameCurrently #3,270 in the USFalling
Cainan
2 syllablesPeak year: 20166 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cainan'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.
Cainan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cainan |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 47 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 36 |
Cainan through the decades
- Cainan peaked in 2016, when 47 babies were named Cainan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Cainan has risen 18% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Cainan currently ranks #3,270 in the US and is cooling off.