Cain

Cain is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 230 boys in the United States.

Cain at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cain

Cain belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cain first appears in Social Security records in 1910. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #726 in 2014, and in 2024 230 babies received the name — 7,441 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cain in US records

First recorded (US)
1910
Best US rank
#726 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Cain in 2024
230
Total since 1880
7,441

Cain in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#184 in 2001
Babies named Cain in 2025
25
Total since 1996
2,117

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cain mean?

The meaning of Cain is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cain a boy or girl name?

Cain is a boy name. In 2024, 230 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cain?

Cain comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cain?

Cain first appears in US records in 1910. Its best-ever ranking was #726 in 2014, and 230 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].