How Many People Are Named Caine?
Complete statistics for the name Caine: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Caine is a very rare male name, with only 2,005 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 164,614 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 77% of those named Caine being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 2,050 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Caine Through the Generations
Caine has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2008 with 89 births. Today, the average age of someone named Caine is 20, with most under-30s (1,581) compared to fewer aged 30-60 (469). This trend suggests Caine is a name embraced by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Caine's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Caine
How Many People Have the Name Caine?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,242 people in the United States currently share the name Caine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 78,135 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Caine a Common or Rare Name?
Caine is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Caine Mean?
Caine means "creative variant of Cain" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Caine in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Caine Most Popular?
The name Caine reached peak popularity in 2008, with 89 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Caine?
Approximately 4,242 people named Caine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,242. That works out to roughly 1 in 78,135 Americans.
Is Caine a rare name?
Caine is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 78,135 Americans has this name.
What does the name Caine mean?
Caine means "creative variant of Cain" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Caine more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Caine are male and 0% are female.
When was Caine most popular?
Caine peaked in 2008 with 89 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.