Kaine Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAYN / /keɪn/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'descendant of Caoin'; English: 'battle' or 'warrior'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kaine has Irish roots, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Caoin, meaning 'descendant of Caoin'. In English contexts, it is often associated with the word 'cane', which can refer to a type of rod or staff. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes seen as a variant of the name Cain, which has biblical connections.
Trend Summary
The name Kaine has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Caine
- Kayn
International Variants
- Cáinne (Irish)
- Kain (Hebrew)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kaine was first seen in the United States in 1973. Kaine has ranked as high as #1186 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Louisiana, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kaine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kaine (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 14 | |
| GA | 11 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| NC | 8 | |
| OH | 8 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| LA | 7 | |
| MO | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 66 |
| 1995 | 64 |
| 1996 | 77 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 81 |
| 1999 | 59 |
| 2000 | 64 |
| 2001 | 60 |
| 2002 | 71 |
| 2003 | 61 |
| 2004 | 47 |
| 2005 | 65 |
| 2006 | 72 |
| 2007 | 85 |
| 2008 | 114 |
| 2009 | 105 |
| 2010 | 98 |
| 2011 | 100 |
| 2012 | 83 |
| 2013 | 99 |
| 2014 | 111 |
| 2015 | 127 |
| 2016 | 160 |
| 2017 | 200 |
| 2018 | 176 |
| 2019 | 173 |
| 2020 | 167 |
| 2021 | 181 |
| 2022 | 173 |
| 2023 | 155 |
| 2024 | 123 |