Boy nameCurrently #1,578 in the USFalling
Kain
//ˈkeɪn//
1 syllablePeak year: 20164 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kain'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.
Kain's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kain |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 51 |
| 1995 | 64 |
| 1996 | 84 |
| 1997 | 82 |
| 1998 | 96 |
| 1999 | 99 |
| 2000 | 105 |
| 2001 | 96 |
| 2002 | 98 |
| 2003 | 108 |
| 2004 | 71 |
| 2005 | 91 |
| 2006 | 91 |
| 2007 | 103 |
| 2008 | 113 |
| 2009 | 109 |
| 2010 | 124 |
| 2011 | 127 |
| 2012 | 136 |
| 2013 | 136 |
| 2014 | 152 |
| 2015 | 124 |
| 2016 | 180 |
| 2017 | 168 |
| 2018 | 143 |
| 2019 | 127 |
| 2020 | 107 |
| 2021 | 141 |
| 2022 | 102 |
| 2023 | 104 |
| 2024 | 109 |
Kain through the decades
- Kain peaked in 2016, when 180 babies were named Kain in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kain has risen 10% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kain currently ranks #1,578 in the US and is cooling off.