Caine
Every Caine since 1968 — 2,104 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caine
Caine is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,487 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 2,104 American babies have been named Caine. Its peak came in 2008, when 89 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 Caine stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #2,487 |
| 2024 | 63 | #2,266 |
| 2023 | 87 | #1,834 |
| 2022 | 76 | #2,004 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,198 |
| 2020 | 75 | #1,940 |
| 2019 | 78 | #1,901 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,285 |
| 2017 | 64 | #2,136 |
| 2016 | 53 | #2,414 |
| 2015 | 60 | #2,237 |
| 2014 | 62 | #2,178 |
| 2013 | 64 | #2,094 |
| 2012 | 49 | #2,522 |
| 2011 | 48 | #2,550 |
| 2010 | 46 | #2,639 |
| 2009 | 71 | #1,978 |
| 2008 | 89 | #1,712 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2,241 |
| 2006 | 44 | #2,664 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2,851 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3,029 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2,933 |
| 2002 | 43 | #2,381 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,058 |
| 2000 | 45 | #2,200 |
| 1995 | 48 | #1,804 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,038 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,237 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,180 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,096 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caine in 2025?
Caine ranked #2,487 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caine?
2,104 babies have been named Caine in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caine most popular?
Caine peaked in 2008, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Caine a boy or girl name?
Caine is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caine rising or falling?
Caine is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.