Cainan

Boy name

Cainan has been given to 1,024 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It peaked in 2016.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,024

Peak year

2016 (47 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1981

10-year trend

▼ -16%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cainan.

1,024 babies since 1962

1,024 babies since 1976

1,024 babies since 1998

1,025 babies since 2000

1,023 babies since 1971

1,021 babies since 2003

1,028 babies since 1995

1,029 babies since 1990

How popular is the name Cainan?

Cainan has been given to 1,024 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cainan peak?

Cainan peaked in 2016, when 47 babies were given the name.

Is Cainan a girl or boy name?

Cainan is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Cainan are boys).

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