Cainan
2 countries#3513 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cainan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,024 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #3513 · peaked in 2016 with 47 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
32 births recorded 1997–2019 · peaked in 2012 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
32 births recorded 1997–2019 · peaked in 2012 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cainan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2832 | — |
| 2007 | #2920 | ↓88 |
| 2008 | #3744 | ↓824 |
| 2009 | #3045 | ↑699 |
| 2010 | #3239 | ↓194 |
| 2011 | #4110 | ↓871 |
| 2012 | #3371 | ↑739 |
| 2013 | #4463 | ↓1092 |
| 2014 | #4263 | ↑200 |
| 2015 | #3022 | ↑1241 |
| 2016 | #2626 | ↑396 |
| 2017 | #2891 | ↓265 |
| 2018 | #3301 | ↓410 |
| 2019 | #2808 | ↑493 |
| 2020 | #3811 | ↓1003 |
| 2021 | #4247 | ↓436 |
| 2022 | #3216 | ↑1031 |
| 2023 | #3883 | ↓667 |
| 2024 | #3272 | ↑611 |
| 2025 | #3513 | ↓241 |
Frequently asked questions about Cainan
Is Cainan a popular name?
Yes — Cainan currently ranks #3513 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cainan more common for boys or girls?
Cainan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cainan most popular?
Cainan peaked in 2016 in United States, with 47 recorded births that year.
Is Cainan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cainan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4153 in 1981 to #3513 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cainan?
At least 1,056 babies have been recorded with the name Cainan across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Cainan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cainan appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Cainan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cainan include Breon, Cylus, Darrow.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Cainan in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.