Kainen

Boy name

Kainen has been given to 1,316 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It peaked in 2018.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,316

Peak year

2018 (100 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1989

10-year trend

▼ -29%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Kainen — alternate spellings parents actually use.

54,156 babies since 1992

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

1,316 babies since 1980

1,320 babies since 1880

1,320 babies since 1908

1,320 babies since 1994

1,311 babies since 1975

1,309 babies since 1915

1,324 babies since 1880

1,324 babies since 1957

How popular is the name Kainen?

Kainen has been given to 1,316 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kainen peak?

Kainen peaked in 2018, when 100 babies were given the name.

Is Kainen a girl or boy name?

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

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