Kane Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kane has Irish and Hebrew origins, meaning 'warrior' and 'creator' respectively. It evolved from the Gaelic 'O'Cathain' and has historical ties to biblical narratives. Kane is often perceived as a strong and masculine name, with notable figures bearing the name contributing to its modern popularity.
The name Kane is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kane has been falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kane' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2763rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1398th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 888th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 608th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 388th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18043rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 24576th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kane' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kane"
Pronunciation
/keɪn/
Origin
Irish, Hebrew
Etymology
The name Kane has multiple origins. In Irish, it is derived from the Gaelic name 'O'Cathain', meaning 'descendant of Cathan'. In Hebrew, it is linked to the word 'qanah', meaning 'to acquire' or 'to create'.
Meaning
warrior, creator
Language Evolution
Cathan, O'Cathain, Kane
Biblical Background
In the biblical context, Kane is often associated with Cain, the son of Adam and Eve, who is known for the story of the first murder.
Historical Usage
The name Kane gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, as it was adopted by various cultures and popularized through media.
Variants & Derivatives
Cayen, Kayne, Kayn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kane is perceived as a strong and masculine name, often associated with leadership and strength.
Famous People
Kane Tanaka, a Japanese supercentenarian, Kane, a professional wrestler, Kane Hodder, an American actor and stuntman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kane"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kane"
"Kane" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2763rd of 7552 | 168 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1398th of 10718 | 605 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 888th of 16616 | 2,008 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 608th of 24088 | 6,044 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 388th of 23106 | 9,993 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18043rd of 27321 | 24 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 24576th of 30306 | 12 |
Regional Popularity of "Kane" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
49.30% 1448th/2937 |
55.90% 1947th/3483 |
- |
32.57% 1317th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.30% 748th/3685 |
21.25% 951st/4475 |
20.47% 1063rd/5194 |
15.94% 1007th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
9.78% 448th/4582 |
14.68% 758th/5164 |
9.03% 660th/7313 |
8.28% 618th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
7.58% 302nd/3984 |
9.69% 435th/4487 |
5.97% 407th/6822 |
6.90% 433rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kane" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kane"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kane" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.