Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Cainin

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

Current Rank

#12,142

Peak Rank

#9,265 (1997)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2019

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#9265

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cainin

The earliest SSA record of Cainin as a baby boy name dates back to 1997, when 5 babies received it. 1997 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Cainin — #9,265 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 50% of all recorded Cainins. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2019 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 20 Cainins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Cainin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cainin 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 Cainin

What does the name Cainin mean?

Cainin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cainin in 2026?

In 2026, Cainin ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cainin most popular?

Cainin reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #9,265 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Cainin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cainin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cainin include Aatif, Alizae, Amisadai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cainin

Cainin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Cainin's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #9,265. Use the chart and map above to compare Cainin'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.