Kain
boy name#1728 in 2025Kain entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #1090 in 2016, ranks #1728 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1973–2025
#1728
rank today
#1090
peak (2016)
94
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4078 |
| 1980s | #4741 |
| 1990s | #2203 |
| 2000s | #1464 |
| 2010s | #1275 |
| 2020s | #1581 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kain has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 3,700 people named Kain are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kain alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kain in 2025?
- Kain ranks #1728 among US boy names in 2025, with 94 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kain most popular?
- Kain peaked in 2016, reaching #1090 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kain with classmates?
- Kain will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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