Will my child share the name Caine with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Caine per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Caine in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Caine becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Caine is declining: down 1,028 places since 2020, to #3,256 in 2025. It peaked at #330 in 2001.

Is Caine a good choice for a distinctive name?

Caine is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Caine a popular baby name in the United States?

Caine does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Caine is a distinctive choice, ranked #3256 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Caine in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Caine

Caine has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1461 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #330 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Caine is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Caine in their class.