Cainan
boy name#3513 in 2025Cainan entered the US charts in 1981, peaked at #2626 in 2016, ranks #3513 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1981–2025
#3513
rank today
#2626
peak (2016)
32
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5338 |
| 1990s | #4838 |
| 2000s | #3308 |
| 2010s | #3409 |
| 2020s | #3657 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cainan has been most popular in TX, IN, OH.
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Cainan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cainan alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cainan in 2025?
- Cainan ranks #3513 among US boy names in 2025, with 32 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cainan most popular?
- Cainan peaked in 2016, reaching #2626 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cainan with classmates?
- Cainan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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