Boy nameCurrently #431 in the USSteady
Kane
//ˈkeɪn//
1 syllablePeak year: 20184 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kane'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.
Kane's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kane |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 35 |
| 1971 | 37 |
| 1972 | 30 |
| 1973 | 62 |
| 1974 | 60 |
| 1975 | 43 |
| 1976 | 45 |
| 1977 | 59 |
| 1978 | 48 |
| 1979 | 52 |
| 1980 | 47 |
| 1981 | 57 |
| 1982 | 65 |
| 1983 | 63 |
| 1984 | 47 |
| 1985 | 76 |
| 1986 | 88 |
| 1987 | 95 |
| 1988 | 108 |
| 1989 | 102 |
| 1990 | 116 |
| 1991 | 102 |
| 1992 | 118 |
| 1993 | 207 |
| 1994 | 276 |
| 1995 | 259 |
| 1996 | 253 |
| 1997 | 259 |
| 1998 | 350 |
| 1999 | 323 |
| 2000 | 333 |
| 2001 | 322 |
| 2002 | 304 |
| 2003 | 275 |
| 2004 | 276 |
| 2005 | 282 |
| 2006 | 311 |
| 2007 | 381 |
| 2008 | 654 |
| 2009 | 536 |
| 2010 | 449 |
| 2011 | 512 |
| 2012 | 477 |
| 2013 | 487 |
| 2014 | 595 |
| 2015 | 716 |
| 2016 | 794 |
| 2017 | 944 |
| 2018 | 1,054 |
| 2019 | 1,010 |
| 2020 | 965 |
| 2021 | 1,001 |
| 2022 | 916 |
| 2023 | 792 |
| 2024 | 731 |
Kane through the decades
- Kane peaked in 2018, when 1,054 babies were named Kane in the US.
- The 2020s were Kane's strongest decade, averaging 881 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kane has risen 90% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kane currently ranks #431 in the US and is holding steady.