Cainen Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-nen / /ˈkeɪ.nən/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'ancient'; English: 'warrior'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish culture, Cainen is derived from the Gaelic word 'cain', meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'. In English contexts, it is often associated with warrior-like qualities, reflecting strength and bravery.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Caynen
- Kainan
International Variants
- Cian (Irish)
- Kain (Hebrew)
Famous people named Cainen
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cainen was first seen in the United States in 1994. Cainen has ranked as high as #1336 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Kansas, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Cainen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cainen (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 | |
| KS | 5 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 50 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 17 |