Will my child share the name Kaine with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Kaine per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kaine in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kaine becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kaine is declining: down 588 places since 2020, to #2,664 in 2025. It peaked at #241 in 2001.

Is Kaine a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kaine 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 Kaine a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Kaine is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Kaine in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Kaine

Kaine has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1179 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #241 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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