Kainen
- US rank
- #2,991
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,625 in 2018
41 babies were named Kainen in the US in 2025. It has dropped 945 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1989–2025
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 Kainen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 41,667 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kainen, 41 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kainen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKainen first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #1,625.
- Then vs nowKainen is 2.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 108,696 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 41,667.
- TrendKainen has slipped 945 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,991. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKainen is most popular in Kentucky, where it ranks #625. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Kainen
Kainen is a boy name of Irish and Welsh origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-nen”. US birth records list Kainen for boys from 1989 to 2025, in 34 of those 37 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #1,625 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,991, with 41 babies.
Origin:Irish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.5 | 400,000 boys |
| 1990s | 5.4 | 185,185 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 68,166 boys |
| 2010s | 33 | 30,479 boys |
| 2020s | 29 | 34,227 boys |
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 Kainen
What is the origin of the name Kainen?
Kainen has Irish, Welsh roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Kainen a boy or girl name?
Kainen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kainen?
Kainen ranked #2,991 for US boys in 2025, given to 41 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#1,625).