Kaine
- US rank
- #1,425
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,010 in 2017
126 babies were named Kaine in the US in 2025. It has dropped 272 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1973–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kaine you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,550 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kaine, 126 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kaine would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKaine first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #1,010.
- Then vs nowKaine is 2.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 30,675 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 13,550.
- TrendKaine has slipped 272 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,425. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKaine is most popular in Maryland, where it ranks #809, followed by Arizona (#927). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
About the name Kaine
Kaine is a boy name of Irish and Welsh origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Kaine for boys from 1973 to 2025, in 51 of those 53 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #1,010 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,425, with 126 babies.
Origin:Irish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.6 | 179,949 boys |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 258,398 boys |
| 1990s | 25 | 39,463 boys |
| 2000s | 37 | 26,882 boys |
| 2010s | 71 | 14,071 boys |
| 2020s | 89 | 11,188 boys |
Other spellings of Kaine
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Kaine
What is the origin of the name Kaine?
Kaine has Irish, Welsh roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Kaine a boy or girl name?
Kaine is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kaine?
Kaine ranked #1,425 for US boys in 2025, given to 126 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#1,010).