An estimated 19,174 living Americans are named Kane.
How rare is Kane?
Kane is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 695 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 34.1% from its 2018 peak.
How old is the typical Kane?
The median age of a living American named Kane is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 22 years old.
Is Kane still popular?
Yes. Kane is holding steady, with 695 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Kane most common?
Kane has its strongest geographic signal in Iowa, where it appears 3.3× more often than the national baseline.
1953Peak 20182025
Peak year
2018
Decline from peak
34.1%
2025
695
All-time
19,521
Diaspora map
Kane spread fast — broke out in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Oklahoma (2015) and ran high in 29 states within a decade.
Broke out: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Oklahoma, 2015 · over-represented in 29 states over 9 years
