Cayne
Every Cayne since 1993 — 458 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cayne
Cayne is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,522 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 458 American babies have been named Cayne. Its peak came in 2008, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cayne stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cayne year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,522 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,101 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,911 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,924 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,516 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,755 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,507 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,957 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,568 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,117 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,551 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,361 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,203 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,287 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,012 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,093 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,933 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,944 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,468 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,563 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,619 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,590 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,594 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,444 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,326 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cayne in 2025?
Cayne ranked #6,522 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cayne?
458 babies have been named Cayne in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cayne most popular?
Cayne peaked in 2008, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Cayne a boy or girl name?
Cayne is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cayne rising or falling?
Cayne is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.