Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kane.
National Rank (2025)
#451
All-Time Peak Rank
#319 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
19,521
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Kane Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Kane
According to SSA data, Kane achieved its highest historical rank of #319 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2018 with 1,055 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 2.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 73 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kane scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-2.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,055Births in 2018
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
73Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:90
1960s:165
1970s:471
1980s:735
1990s:2,252
2000s:3,674
2010s:7,035
2020s:5,099
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKane
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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