Rising since 2006, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Kayn since 1997
Babies named Kayn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 127 |
| 2020s | 129 |
Meaning & origin
Kayn is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1997. As of 2025, it ranked 4,857 in popularity, with roughly 1 in 85,404 baby boys receiving the name. The name reached its peak in 2024, reflecting a rising trajectory that has been consistent since 2006. Though its origins are uncertain, Kayn follows a trend of short, punchy names ending in 'n' that have gained favor in recent decades. It has not yet been associated with any specific U.S. state based on available data.
Kayn is a name of uncertain origin. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1997 and is considered a modern invention, possibly created as a variant of Kane or a respelling of Cain. Its rise in usage suggests it emerged as a fashionable, short name without a traditional etymology.
Sibling names for Kayn
Names that share Kayn's style, for a brother or sister.
