US Popularity:3552
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Acquirer, gatherer, to obtain; Enfranchised; Spear
Kain is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin and form of Cain. As a Hebrew name, Kain is featured several times in the Old Testament as the name of a town and tribe of people, giving Kain a long, everlasting quality. Although chosen rarely by parents, it’s fascinating to see how a name like Kain can withstand centuries and remain relevant because of its impactful sound. Kain stems from several roots, holding the possible meanings “acquirer,” “gatherer,” “to obtain,” “enfranchised,” and “spear.” One-syllable names pack a lot of punch, and Kain is a perfect example of how shorter baby names can be strong and powerful. Parents on the hunt for a standout name with these unique traits will love the name Kain for baby.

Kain Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kain is currently #3199 on The Bump
Boy:Kain is currently #1031 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kain is currently #3552 in U.S. births
Boy:Kain is currently #1114 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#3552
in 2022
- 761
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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