Kainin
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #8,158 in 2012
5 babies were named Kainin in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2002–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kainin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kainin, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kainin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKainin first shows up in US birth records in 2002, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2012, when it reached #8,158.
- New on the sceneKainin wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2002.
About the name Kainin
Kainin is a boy name of Irish and Welsh origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-nin”. US birth records list Kainin for boys from 2002 to 2025, in 8 of those 24 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #8,158 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Irish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,212,121 boys |
| 2010s | 1.6 | 632,911 boys |
| 2020s | 0.5 | 2,068,966 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 Kainin
What is the origin of the name Kainin?
Kainin has Irish, Welsh roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Kainin a boy or girl name?
Kainin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kainin?
Kainin ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#8,158).