Caine
Boy name · #2493 in 2025 · Uniqueness 82/100
Caine ranks #2493 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 54 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #2234, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 33,333 boys born in 2025 was named Caine.
Babies named Caine per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 57-year story
Caine first appears in the Social Security records in 1968, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2008, when 89 boys were named Caine — good for #1708 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Caine in class?
Caine scores 82 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Caine will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Caine is most common
Geography matters for names, and Caine is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Caines were FL (6), TX (6), CA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Caine
Statistically, parents drawn to Caine tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Zaine, Raine, Laine, Kaine, and Kayne.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Caine | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #2480 |
| 2024 | 63 | #2261 |
| 2023 | 87 | #1832 |
| 2022 | 76 | #2000 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2193 |
| 2020 | 75 | #1937 |
| 2019 | 78 | #1899 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2282 |
| 2017 | 64 | #2130 |
| 2016 | 53 | #2412 |
| 2015 | 60 | #2234 |
| 2014 | 62 | #2175 |
| 2013 | 64 | #2090 |
| 2012 | 49 | #2517 |
| 2011 | 48 | #2547 |
| 2010 | 46 | #2632 |
| 2009 | 71 | #1975 |
| 2008 | 89 | #1708 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2235 |
| 2006 | 44 | #2659 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2846 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3014 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2922 |
| 2002 | 43 | #2372 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2050 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Caine a popular boy name?
Caine ranked #2493 among boys in 2025 with 54 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2234.
When was the name Caine most popular?
Caine peaked in 2008, when 89 American boys received the name (ranked #1708 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Caine?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 33,333 newborn American boys was named Caine. It scores 82/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.