Cainan
Every Cainan since 1981 — 1,024 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cainan
Cainan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,526 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,024 American babies have been named Cainan. Its peak came in 2016, when 47 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 Cainan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cainan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3,526 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3,280 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,904 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,221 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,262 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,833 |
| 2019 | 44 | #2,815 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,309 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,903 |
| 2016 | 47 | #2,632 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,033 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,280 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,494 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,382 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,125 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3,252 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3,057 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,752 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2,927 |
| 2006 | 40 | #2,842 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,072 |
| 2004 | 39 | #2,703 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2,855 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,684 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,861 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,436 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,832 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,704 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,890 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cainan in 2025?
Cainan ranked #3,526 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cainan?
1,024 babies have been named Cainan in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cainan most popular?
Cainan peaked in 2016, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Cainan a boy or girl name?
Cainan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cainan rising or falling?
Cainan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.