2,226births recorded
2Countries
3Variants
2018Peak · United States
#2991United States 2025
Kainen is a boy name family recorded 2,226 times in 2 countries since 1989. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2991 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2018, at 5.3 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Kaynen (England & Wales).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Kainen
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kainen | English | 1,316 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2991 | 2018 | ▼ 21 % |
| Kainen | English | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2017 | – |
| Cainen | English | 521 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7194 | 2018 | ▼ 6 % |
| Kaynen | English | 378 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 2016 | ▼ 63 % |
| Kaynen | English | 6 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2011 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Kainen ↔ Cainen — spelling variant
- Kainen ↔ Kaynen — spelling variant
Questions about Kainen
How popular is the name Kainen?
In 2025 it ranked #2991 in the United States. Official registers record 2,226 births across 2 countries.
What is Kainen in other languages?
Cainen (English); Kaynen (English).
When was Kainen most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2018, at 5.3 births per 100,000.
Is Kainen a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Kainen is a boy name.