Kainon
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,594 in 2017
7 babies were named Kainon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 975 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kainon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kainon, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kainon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKainon first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #4,594.
- TrendKainon has slipped 975 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Kainon
Kainon is a boy name of Irish and Welsh origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-non”. US birth records list Kainon for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 14 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #4,594 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Irish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.1 | 937,500 boys |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 boys |
| 2010s | 4.1 | 241,546 boys |
| 2020s | 3.5 | 287,081 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 Kainon
What is the origin of the name Kainon?
Kainon has Irish, Welsh roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Kainon a boy or girl name?
Kainon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kainon?
Kainon ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#4,594).