Total births
3,750
Boys' name · since 1973
Kain
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 3,750 babies named Kain, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1580
- among boys today
- 3,750
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
3,750 babies have been named Kain since 1973, making it today's #1580 boys' name.
Kain has 3,750 recorded births among boys since 1973, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1580 as of the latest data, more common than 89% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2025.
- #1580 among boys today
- 3,750 born since 1973
- 2010s peak decade
- 89% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kain is currently the #1580 boys' name in America, more common than 89% of boys - 3,750 born since 1973, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1580
- among boys today
- 3,750
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Kain vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1580
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 89% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Kain was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
180 babies were named Kain in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Kain compares
3,750 Top 15% higher than 85% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kain's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kain | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,750 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 180 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kain's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 82% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 18%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 180, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kain at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#1,580
Active since
1973
Kain popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 180
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Kain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kain's strongest decade.
1,417 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Kain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 43
1970s
43 births
- 1980s 87
1980s
87 births
- 1990s 560
1990s
560 births
- 2000s
2000s
985 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,417 births
- 2020s
2020s
658 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,417 births (38% of all-time use).
How Kain compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kain's total volume
Kain vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kain by state
Where Kain concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 404 | 10.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 369 | 9.8% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 131 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 106 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 92 | 2.5% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 85 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 83 | 2.2% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 77 | 2.1% |
California share of Kain's total US births 10.8%
Even split
404 of 3,750 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 27 reporting states.
Kain appears in 27 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kain? ▼
3,750 babies have been named Kain since 1973. It currently ranks #1580 among boys. The peak year was 2016 with 180 births.
When was Kain most popular? ▼
Kain was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,417 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Kain most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kain are California (404 births), Texas (369 births), Ohio (131 births).
How long has the name Kain been used? ▼
Kain has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 53 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kain? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kai, Kaiden, Kairo, Kaison, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kain's data
- Kain's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,417 total births) through the 2020s (658) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kains (404 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kain
Nearby Names Like Kain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kain
Kai Boy
#76 70,232 births
Kaiden Boy
#208 52,562 births
Kairo Boy
#238 11,224 births
Kaison Boy
#515 7,182 births
Kaiser Boy
#801 3,921 births
Compare Kain side by side: Kain vs Kai Kain vs Kaiden Kain vs Kairo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kain
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1973–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kain: #1580 Boys' Name - 3,750 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kain. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kain draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.