Kain
4 countries#1728 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kain was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,750 births recorded 1973–2025 · currently #1728 · peaked in 2016 with 180 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
824 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2001 with 68 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
759 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1984 · peaked in 2001 with 64 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
39 births recorded 1997–2016 · peaked in 2016 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
26 births recorded 2001–2015 · peaked in 2001 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kain’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1596 | — |
| 2007 | #1527 | ↑69 |
| 2008 | #1452 | ↑75 |
| 2009 | #1518 | ↓66 |
| 2010 | #1368 | ↑150 |
| 2011 | #1331 | ↑37 |
| 2012 | #1285 | ↑46 |
| 2013 | #1277 | ↑8 |
| 2014 | #1205 | ↑72 |
| 2015 | #1388 | ↓183 |
| 2016 | #1090 | ↑298 |
| 2017 | #1132 | ↓42 |
| 2018 | #1282 | ↓150 |
| 2019 | #1394 | ↓112 |
| 2020 | #1539 | ↓145 |
| 2021 | #1320 | ↑219 |
| 2022 | #1678 | ↓358 |
| 2023 | #1650 | ↑28 |
| 2024 | #1573 | ↑77 |
| 2025 | #1728 | ↓155 |
Frequently asked questions about Kain
Is Kain a popular name?
Yes — Kain currently ranks #1728 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kain more common for boys or girls?
Kain is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kain most popular?
Kain peaked in 2016 in United States, with 180 recorded births that year.
Is Kain rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kain’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3445 in 1973 to #1728 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kain?
At least 4,574 babies have been recorded with the name Kain across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kain popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kain appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kain?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kain include Fredrick, Jahir, Kylin, Leeland.
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