boy name
Kane
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#451 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Kane in the US, 1880–2025
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kane a boy or a girl name?
Kane is most commonly used as a boy name.
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.