Kainan
Every Kainan since 1992 — 906 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kainan
Kainan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,808 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 906 American babies have been named Kainan. Its peak came in 2018, when 72 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 Kainan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kainan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,808 |
| 2024 | 42 | #2,981 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2,634 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,246 |
| 2021 | 51 | #2,569 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,054 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,445 |
| 2018 | 72 | #2,020 |
| 2017 | 49 | #2,581 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,090 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,471 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,069 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,810 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,753 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,555 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3,211 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,773 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,989 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,109 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,159 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,389 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,267 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,158 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,807 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5,017 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,443 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,373 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kainan in 2025?
Kainan ranked #3,808 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kainan?
906 babies have been named Kainan in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kainan most popular?
Kainan peaked in 2018, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Kainan a boy or girl name?
Kainan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kainan rising or falling?
Kainan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.