Cayne
Boy name · Hebrew · Irish · Welsh
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,919 in 2009
13 babies were named Cayne in the US in 2025. It has dropped 747 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cayne you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cayne, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cayne would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCayne first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2009, when it reached #3,919.
- Then vs nowCayne is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 131,579.
- TrendCayne has slipped 747 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Cayne
Cayne is a boy name of Hebrew, Irish and Welsh origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-yne”. US birth records list Cayne for boys from 1993 to 2025, in 31 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #3,919 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesIrish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.7 | 273,438 boys |
| 2000s | 6.4 | 157,233 boys |
| 2010s | 9.4 | 105,820 boys |
| 2020s | 10 | 99,668 boys |
Other spellings of Cayne
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Cayne
What is the origin of the name Cayne?
Cayne has Hebrew, Irish, Welsh roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Cayne a boy or girl name?
Cayne is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cayne?
Cayne ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#3,919).