Kainen
Every Kainen since 1989 — 1,316 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kainen
Kainen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,019 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 1,316 American babies have been named Kainen. Its peak came in 2018, when 100 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kainen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kainen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,019 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3,647 |
| 2023 | 48 | #2,717 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2,539 |
| 2021 | 60 | #2,311 |
| 2020 | 69 | #2,058 |
| 2019 | 90 | #1,744 |
| 2018 | 100 | #1,634 |
| 2017 | 87 | #1,773 |
| 2016 | 68 | #2,075 |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,287 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3,268 |
| 2013 | 40 | #2,869 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3,140 |
| 2011 | 51 | #2,458 |
| 2010 | 48 | #2,568 |
| 2009 | 46 | #2,682 |
| 2008 | 42 | #2,856 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,745 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,564 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3,775 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,585 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,324 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,409 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3,459 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,294 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,381 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kainen in 2025?
Kainen ranked #3,019 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kainen?
1,316 babies have been named Kainen in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kainen most popular?
Kainen peaked in 2018, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Kainen a boy or girl name?
Kainen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kainen rising or falling?
Kainen has been roughly stable over the past decade.