Boy · #1,467 in 2026

Kaine

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

Current Rank

#1,467

Peak Rank

#1,010 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-21%

1973

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#1010

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kaine

Kaine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 17 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 200 Kaines were born — ranking #1,010 that year. As of 2026, Kaine ranks #1,467 for baby boys with 124 births, falling sharply (-21%). In total, more than 4K Kaines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kaine

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kaine 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 Kaine

What does the name Kaine mean?

Kaine is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kaine in 2026?

In 2026, Kaine ranks #1,467 among boys' names in the U.S., with 124 babies given the name that year.

When was Kaine most popular?

Kaine reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #1,010 that year with 200 babies given the name.

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

Kaine has historically been most popular in Louisiana, South Carolina, Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kaine.

Is Kaine a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kaine?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaine include Vernard, Danilo, Marquel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaine

Kaine is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Kaine's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #1,010. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaine'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.