Boy · #2,872 in 2026

Kainan

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

Current Rank

#2,872

Peak Rank

#2,017 (2018)

Total Babies

965

5-Yr Trend

-18%

1992

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#2017

Peak Rank

965

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kainan

Kainan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 72 Kainans were born — ranking #2,017 that year. As of 2026, Kainan ranks #2,872 for baby boys with 44 births, falling sharply (-18%). In total, more than 965 Kainans 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 Kainan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kainan 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 Kainan

What does the name Kainan mean?

Kainan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kainan in 2026?

In 2026, Kainan ranks #2,872 among boys' names in the U.S., with 44 babies given the name that year.

When was Kainan most popular?

Kainan reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #2,017 that year with 72 babies given the name.

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

Kainan has historically been most popular in Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kainan.

Is Kainan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kainan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kainan include Bricen, Nyjah, Akshaj. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kainan

Kainan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 965 births in the dataset. Kainan's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #2,017. Use the chart and map above to compare Kainan'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.