Kane
Kane first appears in US records in 1953. It peaked in 2018, when 1,055 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 695.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Kane popular?
Rising Kane has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 5,099 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,035 | |
| 2000s | 3,674 | |
| 1990s | 2,252 | |
| 1980s | 735 | |
| 1970s | 471 | |
| 1960s | 165 | |
| 1950s | 90 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Kane mean?
The 'battle/warrior' sense comes from the Irish Ó Catháin, from 'cath' (battle). Flagged: Kane has several unrelated origins - Hawaiian 'man' (and a deity), a weakly attested Welsh 'beautiful', and Japanese readings - so only the Irish line carries the warrior meaning.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kane mean?
Kane means Little battle / warrior. The 'battle/warrior' sense comes from the Irish Ó Catháin, from 'cath' (battle). Flagged: Kane has several unrelated origins - Hawaiian 'man' (and a deity), a weakly attested Welsh 'beautiful', and Japanese readings - so only the Irish line carries the warrior meaning.
What is the origin of the name Kane?
Kane is of irish origin.
How do you pronounce Kane?
Kane is pronounced “KAYN.”
Is Kane a boy or a girl name?
Kane is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Kane a popular name right now?
Kane has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Kane?
In 2025, Kane ranked #451 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kane most popular?
Kane was most popular in 2018, when about 1,055 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Kane?
Names similar to Kane include Casey, Darcy, Leannan, Murphy, Quinn.
What names go well with Kane?
irish names that pair well with Kane include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.