Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Bearer of the name Cain, Craftsman, Warrior's Son, Spear
Pronunciation: kayn, /keɪn/, K EY N
Popularity Rank: #18,780
Possibly meaning 'spear' in Hebrew, Cain is a biblical name borne by the eldest son of Adam and Eve, known for killing his brother Abel. It may also mean 'acquisition' or 'possession'
The name Cain is of Hebrew origin and means Bearer of the name Cain, Craftsman, Warrior's Son, Spear, Archaic, Acquired, Lance, Beautiful, The Crop Grower, Oldest Child of Adam and Eve. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Cain is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Mexico, and 62 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kayn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /keɪn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EY N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Cain is recorded 2,244 times globally, ranking it as the 18,780th most common name worldwide.
Cain is most prevalent in United States of America, with 600 occurrences, making it the 4,393th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Cain is found among 1 in every 1133 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #4,393 | 1 : 3,015 |
| United Kingdom | #1,930 | 1 : 1,133 |
| Mexico | #3,001 | 1 : 2,815 |
| South Africa | #7,817 | 1 : 15,031 |
| Peru | #5,542 | 1 : 10,972 |
| Spain | #9,283 | 1 : 13,637 |
| Bolivia | #4,224 | 1 : 7,962 |
| Malaysia | #20,182 | 1 : 46,293 |
| Colombia | #19,534 | 1 : 32,241 |
| Netherlands | #8,513 | 1 : 9,485 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Cain from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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