Cain
How to say it: KAYN · /ˈkeɪn/
From Hebrew 'qayin', possibly meaning 'acquired' or 'spear'; biblical first son of Adam and Eve.
Cain was the 295th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 185 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 16% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #367 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #295 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 185 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,755 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −16% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #367 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After reaching a high in the 2010s, Cain continues to see solid use. Holding close to that high, it is likely to drift lower from here.
What goes with it
Sharp and compact with crisp consonants, Cain feels strong and biblical. Seth shares its spare style.
Honouring a Cain in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cain is about 1 in 115.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Spanish, Welsh.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Cain
- Cain Velasquez (born 1982)American mixed martial artist
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Cain, biblical first murderer who killed his brother Abel.
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