Boy · #5,415 in 2026

Cane

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

Current Rank

#5,415

Peak Rank

#3,921 (2022)

Total Babies

365

5-Yr Trend

+28%

1995

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#3921

Peak Rank

365

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cane

Cane first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1995, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 27 Canes were born — ranking #3,989 that year. As of 2026, Cane ranks #5,415 for baby boys with 17 births, rising sharply (+28% over the past five years). In total, more than 365 Canes 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 Cane

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cane 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 Cane

What does the name Cane mean?

Cane is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cane in 2026?

In 2026, Cane ranks #5,415 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Cane most popular?

Cane reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #3,921 that year with 27 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Cane a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cane?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cane include Helio, Kvon, Itai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cane

Cane is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 365 births in the dataset. Cane's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #3,921. Use the chart and map above to compare Cane'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.