How Many People Are Named Kayne?
Complete statistics for the name Kayne: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kayne is a very rare name for boys, with only 2,315 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 142,559 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 86% of those named Kayne being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 2,355 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: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kayne Through the Generations
Kayne peaked in popularity in 2008 with 119 births, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, most Kaynes are young, with 2,016 under 30, 324 aged 30-60, and only 15 over 60. The name's slow decline suggests it's becoming less trendy but remains a unique choice for parents seeking a distinctive name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kayne's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kayne
How Many People Have the Name Kayne?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 484 people in the United States currently share the name Kayne. That works out to roughly 1 in every 684,813 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kayne a Common or Rare Name?
Kayne 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 Kayne Mean?
Kayne means "creative variant of Kane" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kayne in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Kayne Most Popular?
The name Kayne reached peak popularity in 2008, with 119 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Kayne?
Approximately 484 people named Kayne live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 484. That works out to roughly 1 in 684,813 Americans.
Is Kayne a rare name?
Kayne is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 684,813 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kayne mean?
Kayne means "creative variant of Kane" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kayne more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Kayne are male and 1% are female.
When was Kayne most popular?
Kayne peaked in 2008 with 119 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.