Kayne
Every Kayne since 1956 — 2,405 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kayne
Kayne is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,666 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 2,405 American babies have been named Kayne. Its peak came in 2008, when 119 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 Kayne stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kayne year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 49 | #2,666 |
| 2024 | — | — | 45 | #2,854 |
| 2023 | — | — | 55 | #2,457 |
| 2022 | — | — | 60 | #2,363 |
| 2021 | — | — | 85 | #1,829 |
| 2020 | — | — | 105 | #1,565 |
| 2019 | — | — | 87 | #1,781 |
| 2018 | — | — | 110 | #1,543 |
| 2017 | — | — | 81 | #1,837 |
| 2016 | — | — | 69 | #2,058 |
| 2015 | — | — | 72 | #2,006 |
| 2014 | — | — | 73 | #1,973 |
| 2013 | — | — | 79 | #1,820 |
| 2012 | — | — | 105 | #1,528 |
| 2011 | — | — | 87 | #1,711 |
| 2010 | — | — | 93 | #1,672 |
| 2009 | — | — | 108 | #1,534 |
| 2008 | — | — | 119 | #1,418 |
| 2007 | — | — | 101 | #1,558 |
| 2006 | — | — | 70 | #1,933 |
| 2005 | — | — | 64 | #1,973 |
| 2004 | — | — | 62 | #1,965 |
| 2003 | — | — | 38 | #2,655 |
| 2002 | — | — | 37 | #2,619 |
| 2001 | — | — | 29 | #3,107 |
| 2000 | — | — | 48 | #2,108 |
| 1995 | — | — | 38 | #2,158 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,603 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,516 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,322 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,563 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,499 |
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Famous people named Kayne
- Kayne Vincent Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kayne in 2025?
Kayne ranked #2,666 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kayne?
2,405 babies have been named Kayne in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kayne most popular?
Kayne peaked in 2008, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Kayne a boy or girl name?
Kayne is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kayne rising or falling?
Kayne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kayne?
Well-known people named Kayne include Kayne Vincent (soccer player).