Kain Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Kain is a Hebrew name meaning 'acquired' or 'possession'.
Meaning of the Name Kain
Kain is a name of Hebrew origin. In the Bible, Kain was the firstborn son of Adam and Eve, and the older brother of Abel. The name Kain is derived from the Hebrew word 'qayin', which means 'acquired' or 'possession'. Kain represents the struggle between good and evil, as he was infamous for committing the first murder by killing his brother Abel out of jealousy.
Popularity of the Name Kain
The popularity for the name Kain peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 180 births, which ranked number 2,414 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Kain had the most male births in 2016 with 180, which ranked number 1,090 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Kain has declined sharply over the last ten years from 136 births to 101 births, a decline of -25.74%. Among males, Kain has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 136 births to 101 births, a decline of -25.74%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kain
- 20 Year Trend of Kain: 3.06%
- 10 Year Trend of Kain: -25.74%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kain: -25.74%
Popularity of Kain by State
For males, Kain was most popular in Southwestern states with 24 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 18 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kain. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 6 | 816 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 14 | 1341 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 7 | 1044 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 5 | 1254 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 18 | 1164 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kain
- Total Births of Kain: 98 (-2.93%)
- Male Births of Kain: 98 (-2.93%)
Given the downward trend of Kain over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.93% decrease in total births, for a total of 98 births in 2024. Male births for Kain have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 98 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.93%.