Cane
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,921 in 2008
22 babies were named Cane in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,757 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1995–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cane you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cane, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cane would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCane first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2008, when it reached #3,921.
- TrendCane has climbed 1,757 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Cane
Cane is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-ane”. US birth records list Cane for boys from 1995 to 2025, in 28 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #3,921 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.6 | 279,330 boys |
| 2000s | 4.0 | 248,756 boys |
| 2010s | 7.0 | 141,844 boys |
| 2020s | 10 | 97,879 boys |
Other spellings of Cane
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Cane
What is the origin of the name Cane?
Cane has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Cane a boy or girl name?
Cane is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cane?
Cane ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#3,921).