How Many People Are Named Kainan?
Complete statistics for the name Kainan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kainan is a very rare male name, with only 867 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 380,498 Americans. The majority of those named Kainan are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 877 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: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kainan Through the Generations
Kainan has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2018 with 72 births. Today, the average age of someone named Kainan is 13, indicating it's a name embraced by younger parents. With 830 under-30s compared to just 47 aged 30-60, Kainan remains firmly rooted in the younger generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kainan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kainan
How Many People Have the Name Kainan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 867 people in the United States currently share the name Kainan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 380,498 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kainan a Common or Rare Name?
Kainan 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 Kainan Mean?
Kainan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kainan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kainan Most Popular?
The name Kainan reached peak popularity in 2018, with 72 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 Kainan?
Approximately 867 people named Kainan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 877. That works out to roughly 1 in 380,498 Americans.
Is Kainan a rare name?
Kainan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 380,498 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kainan mean?
Kainan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kainan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kainan are male and 0% are female.
When was Kainan most popular?
Kainan peaked in 2018 with 72 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.