Cain
Cain is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Acquired, possessed, or spear.
Origin and history
Cain is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew word for acquired or possessed. In the Book of Genesis, Cain is the firstborn son of Adam and Eve. In the United States, the name has seen modest but consistent usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
7,628 babies in the United States have been named Cain since 1880. It ranks #1392 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #895.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.3 %)
- TX (16.4 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 51 |
| 1930-1940 | 35 |
| 1940-1950 | 15 |
| 1950-1960 | 38 |
| 1960-1970 | 73 |
| 1970-1980 | 257 |
| 1980-1990 | 380 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,046 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,481 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,814 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,407 |
Famous people named Cain
- Cain Velasquez: Mixed Martial Artist, Professional Wrestler
Fun facts
- According to the Book of Genesis, Cain was the very first human child born.
- The Hebrew root qanah relates to acquiring or creating, tied to Eve's declaration of having produced a man with the help of the Lord.