Cain
boy name#1141 in 2025Cain entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #727 in 2014, ranks #1141 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1910–2025
#1141
rank today
#727
peak (2014)
185
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2680 |
| 1920s | #3438 |
| 1930s | #2940 |
| 1940s | #2876 |
| 1950s | #3386 |
| 1960s | #3143 |
| 1970s | #1920 |
| 1980s | #1685 |
| 1990s | #1214 |
| 2000s | #1114 |
| 2010s | #812 |
| 2020s | #967 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cain has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 7,400 people named Cain are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cain alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cain in 2025?
- Cain ranks #1141 among US boy names in 2025, with 185 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cain most popular?
- Cain peaked in 2014, reaching #727 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cain with classmates?
- Cain will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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