Rising since 2004, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Cane since 1995
Babies named Cane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 132 |
| 2020s | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Cane is a modern English name that has seen modest usage since 1995, when it first appeared in Social Security records. As of 2025, it ranks 4,539 with 1 in 77,640 boys receiving the name, reflecting its rarity. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 2004, and it reached its peak rank in 2022. The name is most commonly found in Florida. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it likely derives from the English word for a walking stick or sugarcane, or possibly as a given name taken from the surname Cane. Cane remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a short, simple, and distinctive name.
Cane is a modern English name, likely derived from the vocabulary word 'cane' (a slender, woody stem or walking stick) or possibly as a variant of the surname Cane, which itself may have multiple origins including occupational or topographical. It has been used sparingly as a first name since the 1990s, with a notable rise in the 2020s.
Where Cane is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Cane
Names that share Cane's style, for a brother or sister.
