Boy · #2,130 in 2026

Caine

Name: Popularity of the name Caine in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Caine, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,130

Peak Rank

#1,238 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+8%

1968

First Year

2026

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#1238

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Caine

Caine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1968, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 89 Caines were born — ranking #1,708 that year. As of 2026, Caine ranks #2,130 for baby boys with 70 births, gradually rising (+8%). In total, more than 2K Caines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Caine

Phonetically similar names — useful when Caine is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Caine

What does the name Caine mean?

Caine is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1968. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Caine in 2026?

In 2026, Caine ranks #2,130 among boys' names in the U.S., with 70 babies given the name that year.

When was Caine most popular?

Caine reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #1,238 that year with 89 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Caine most popular?

Caine has historically been most popular in Indiana, Maryland, Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Caine.

Is Caine a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Caine is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Caine?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caine include Hervey, Renzo, Yohance. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Caine

Caine is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Caine's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #1,238. Use the chart and map above to compare Caine's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.