Kane was the 295th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 695 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, 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 | 695 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,755 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −16% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #367 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily into the 2020s brought Kane to its highest point yet. Now at its peak, a small retreat is likely.
What goes with it
One sharp syllable gives Kane a strong and crisp punch. Cole shares its spare style.
Honouring a Kane in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kane is about 1 in 115.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish, Japanese, Welsh.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #487.
Famous people named Kane
- Kane Hodder (born 1955)American actor and stunt performer
- Kane Parsons (born 2005)American filmmaker
- Kane Brown (born 1993)American country music singer
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