UK boy's name
Kaine
Short, vigorous burst or outpouring, a masculine name of uncertain origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaine is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaine popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 119 births.
This profile covers 1,280 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 5% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,291 living people in the UK are called Kaine. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaine ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 119 boys were registered as Kaine.
- • Kaine ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.
- • About 1,291 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaine as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2001
119 births
Estimated living
1,291
2026
Meaning
What does Kaine mean?
The given name Kaine is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, which was spoken in parts of what is now Italy during the 8th century BC. It is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "kaina," which roughly translates to "new" or "fresh."
Interestingly, the name Kaine has been found inscribed on a few ancient Etruscan artifacts, such as pottery and burial sites, although its exact meaning and usage in that context remain uncertain. Some scholars suggest it may have been a name given to newborn children or used to signify new beginnings.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kaine was a Roman soldier who lived during the 1st century AD. His full name was Quintus Kaine, and he served in the Roman legions during the reign of Emperor Nero. Beyond this, little is known about his life or accomplishments.
In the 4th century AD, there was a Christian martyr named Kaine who was persecuted and executed for his faith during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. His story is recounted in some early Christian texts, although the details are somewhat scarce.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kaine seems to have fallen out of use, likely due to the decline of the Etruscan language and culture. It wasn't until the Renaissance period that the name resurfaced, particularly in Italy.
One notable figure from this time was Kaine Buonarroti, an Italian sculptor and architect who lived from 1494 to 1557. He was a contemporary of the famous Michelangelo and worked on several prominent buildings and structures in Rome and other Italian cities.
In more recent history, there was a French nobleman named Kaine de Montmorency who lived from 1768 to 1826. He was a prominent figure during the French Revolution and later served as a diplomat and politician under Emperor Napoleon.
Another individual with the name Kaine was Kaine Marley, a Jamaican musician and reggae artist who was active in the 1970s and 1980s. He was known for his unique blend of reggae and dub music and released several influential albums during his career.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaine over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaine registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaine, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 119 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaine by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaine was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2369 | 47 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1171 | 248 | 10 |
| 2000s | #531 | 597 | 10 |
| 1990s | #281 | 388 | 4 |
Geography
Where Kaine is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kaine. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kaine ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.
Across the UK
Kaine in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#707 in 2016
6 years of NRS records, 23 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kaine
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kaine: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaine in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kaine was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Kaine most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 119 babies registered as Kaine in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaine?
Short, vigorous burst or outpouring, a masculine name of uncertain origin.
How many people are called Kaine in the UK?
A total of 1,280 babies have been registered as Kaine across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 23 more in Scotland.
Where is Kaine most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kaine ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #707 in 2016. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.