Kainan
boy name#3757 in 2025Kainan entered the US charts in 1992, peaked at #2017 in 2018, ranks #3757 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1992–2025
#3757
rank today
#2017
peak (2018)
29
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #5975 |
| 2000s | #4797 |
| 2010s | #3167 |
| 2020s | #3020 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kainan has been most popular in TX, KY, TN.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Kainan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kainan is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kainan in 2025?
- Kainan ranks #3757 among US boy names in 2025, with 29 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kainan most popular?
- Kainan peaked in 2018, reaching #2017 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kainan with classmates?
- Kainan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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