Cane
Every Cane since 1995 — 353 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cane
Cane is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,565 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 353 American babies have been named Cane. Its peak came in 2022, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Cane stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cane year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,565 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,524 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,499 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,004 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,079 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,360 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,384 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,952 |
| 2017 | 8 | #8,983 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,599 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,146 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,358 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,108 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,869 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,233 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,404 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,596 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,943 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,681 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,325 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11,722 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,632 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,556 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,435 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,939 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cane in 2025?
Cane ranked #4,565 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cane?
353 babies have been named Cane in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cane most popular?
Cane peaked in 2022, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Cane a boy or girl name?
Cane is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cane rising or falling?
Cane is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.