Kaine
Every Kaine since 1973 — 3,621 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaine
Kaine is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,432 in 2025 with 126 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 3,621 American babies have been named Kaine. Its peak came in 2017, when 200 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 Kaine stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 126 | #1,432 |
| 2024 | 123 | #1,477 |
| 2023 | 155 | #1,250 |
| 2022 | 174 | #1,175 |
| 2021 | 181 | #1,127 |
| 2020 | 168 | #1,155 |
| 2019 | 173 | #1,130 |
| 2018 | 176 | #1,112 |
| 2017 | 200 | #1,014 |
| 2016 | 160 | #1,188 |
| 2015 | 128 | #1,365 |
| 2014 | 111 | #1,469 |
| 2013 | 99 | #1,574 |
| 2012 | 83 | #1,795 |
| 2011 | 101 | #1,561 |
| 2010 | 98 | #1,604 |
| 2009 | 105 | #1,560 |
| 2008 | 114 | #1,449 |
| 2007 | 85 | #1,751 |
| 2006 | 72 | #1,883 |
| 2005 | 65 | #1,953 |
| 2004 | 47 | #2,399 |
| 2003 | 61 | #1,918 |
| 2002 | 71 | #1,670 |
| 2001 | 60 | #1,852 |
| 2000 | 64 | #1,751 |
| 1995 | 64 | #1,502 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,839 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,067 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,989 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,560 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaine in 2025?
Kaine ranked #1,432 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 126 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaine?
3,621 babies have been named Kaine in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaine most popular?
Kaine peaked in 2017, when 200 newborns received the name.
Is Kaine a boy or girl name?
Kaine is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaine rising or falling?
Kaine is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.