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Cain Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Cain

"The son of Adam and Eve who killed his brother Abel."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2014 👥 7,441 in US
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Meaning
The son of Adam and Eve who killed his brother Abel.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
7,441
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Cain Mean?

Cain is a masculine given name. It is borne by:Cain, the son of Adam and Eve in the Bible Cain Ackland, former Australian rules footballer Cain Attard, Maltese footballer Cain Cressall, Australian singer and vocal coach Cain Culto, American singer and violinist Cain Dotson, Swedish former footballer Cain Fara, Argentine footballer Cain Hope Felder (1943–2019), American biblical scholar and professor Cain Liddle, former Australian rules footballer Cain Madden, American football player Cain Mathema, Zimbabwean politician and writer Cain Robb, English rugby league footballer Cain Sandoval, American boxer Cain Sartain (1843–1902), American planter, justice of the peace, sheriff, and state legislator Cain Seedorf, Dutch footballer Cain Velasquez, Mexican-American mixed martial arts fighter

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Cain is a masculine given name. It is borne by:Cain, the son of Adam and Eve in the Bible Cain Ackland, former Australian rules footballer Cain Attard, Maltese footballer Cain Cressall, Australian singer and vocal coach Cain Culto, American singer and violinist Cain Dotson, Swedish former footballer Cain Fara, Argentine footballer Cain Hope Felder (1943–2019), American biblical scholar and professor Cain Liddle, former Australian rules footballer Cain Madden, American football player Cain Mathema, Zimbabwean politician and writer Cain Robb, English rugby league footballer Cain Sandoval, American boxer Cain Sartain (1843–1902), American planter, justice of the peace, sheriff, and state legislator Cain Seedorf, Dutch footballer Cain Velasquez, Mexican-American mixed martial arts fighter …

Root Element
Cain
Core Meaning
"The son of Adam and Eve who killed his brother Abel."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Cain

C 3
A 1
I 9
N 5
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 7,441 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 7,441
Peak year 2014 (330)
First recorded 1910
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Cain" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The son of Adam and Eve who killed his brother Abel.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~7,441 people named Cain in the US. Peaked in 2014 with 330 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Cain?

The Life Path number for Cain is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 8.

Is Cain a boy or girl name?

Cain is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Cain in the US?

Approximately 7,441 people in the United States are named Cain. The name peaked in 2014 with 330 recorded uses.

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