Boy nameCurrently #3,633 in the USFalling
Kainen
2 syllablesPeak year: 20186 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kainen'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.
Kainen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kainen |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2016 | 68 |
| 2017 | 87 |
| 2018 | 100 |
| 2019 | 90 |
| 2020 | 69 |
| 2021 | 60 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 31 |
Kainen through the decades
- Kainen peaked in 2018, when 100 babies were named Kainen in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kainen has risen 75% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kainen currently ranks #3,633 in the US and is cooling off.