How Many People Are Named Cane?

Complete statistics for the name Cane: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cane
Very Rare
Italian

Cane means 'reed' in Italian, symbolizing resilience. Only 327 people named Cane live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,007,878 Americans. It's a rising name, peaking in 2022 with 27 births.

~2,293
Living in US
1 in 144,548
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Italian for reed
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Resilient Strong Determined
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,862
Worldwide Bearers
#136,024
Global Rank
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
1,086
🇺🇸 United States
433
🇳🇵 Nepal
357
🇷🇸 Serbia
183
🇮🇩 Indonesia
97
🇮🇹 Italy
82
🇳🇬 Nigeria
74
🇹🇷 Turkey
73
🇦🇱 Albania
67
🇿🇦 South Africa
51

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
327 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
316
Would be under 30 (95%)
15
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 331 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
91

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cane Through the Generations

Cane, a name that's seen a surge in popularity, particularly among younger generations, has been on the rise since its peak in 2022. With only 331 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Cane is a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape. The majority of those named Cane are under 30, indicating that it's a name embraced by modern parents looking for something unique yet strong.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 11
Indiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Cane

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cane's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Cane

How Many People Have the Name Cane?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,293 people in the United States currently share the name Cane. That works out to roughly 1 in every 144,548 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cane a Common or Rare Name?

Cane is classified as Very 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 Cane Mean?

Cane means "Italian for reed" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cane in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Cane Most Popular?

The name Cane reached peak popularity in 2022, with 27 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 Cane?

Approximately 2,293 people named Cane live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,293. That works out to roughly 1 in 144,548 Americans.

Is Cane a rare name?

Cane is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 144,548 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cane mean?

Cane means "Italian for reed" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Cane more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cane are male and 0% are female.

When was Cane most popular?

Cane peaked in 2022 with 27 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,293
All-Time Births2,293
1 in X1 in 144,548
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2022
World Rank#136,024
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.