Masculine dossier · first seen 1910
Cain
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2014
Peak births
330
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Cain
How many people are named Cain?
An estimated 7,351 living Americans are named Cain.
How rare is Cain?
Cain is uncommon among babies today, with 185 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 43.9% from its 2014 peak.
How old is the typical Cain?
The median age of a living American named Cain is approximately 14 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 26 years old.
Is Cain still popular?
Yes. Cain is holding steady, with 185 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Cain most common?
Cain has its strongest geographic signal in Louisiana, where it appears 3.3× more often than the national baseline.
1910Peak 20142025
Peak year
2014
Decline from peak
43.9%
2025
185
All-time
7,628