Kayne
Boy name · #2656 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kayne? In official American birth records, Kayne has been tracked continuously since 1970, giving it 55 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 49 baby boys were named Kayne, placing it at #2656 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2001, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 36,735 boys born in 2025 was named Kayne.
Babies named Kayne per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 55-year story
Kayne first appears in the Social Security records in 1970, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2008, when 119 boys were named Kayne — good for #1414 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kayne against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kayne in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kayne is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kayne will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kayne is most common
State-level data for Kayne is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Kayne
Statistically, parents drawn to Kayne tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Blayne, Caine, Rayne, Zaine, and Kaine.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kayne | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | #2641 |
| 2024 | 45 | #2835 |
| 2023 | 55 | #2441 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2355 |
| 2021 | 85 | #1823 |
| 2020 | 105 | #1563 |
| 2019 | 87 | #1777 |
| 2018 | 110 | #1539 |
| 2017 | 81 | #1829 |
| 2016 | 69 | #2047 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2001 |
| 2014 | 73 | #1959 |
| 2013 | 79 | #1811 |
| 2012 | 105 | #1523 |
| 2011 | 87 | #1703 |
| 2010 | 93 | #1665 |
| 2009 | 108 | #1529 |
| 2008 | 119 | #1414 |
| 2007 | 101 | #1552 |
| 2006 | 70 | #1919 |
| 2005 | 64 | #1967 |
| 2004 | 62 | #1953 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2620 |
| 2002 | 37 | #2603 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3061 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kayne?
In official American birth records, the name Kayne first appeared in 1970 (over 55 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 55 years.
Is Kayne a popular boy name?
Kayne ranked #2656 among boys in 2025 with 49 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2001.
When was the name Kayne most popular?
Kayne peaked in 2008, when 119 American boys received the name (ranked #1414 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kayne?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 36,735 newborn American boys was named Kayne. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.