Kane
Kane is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Warrior, battle, or son of Cathán.
Origin and history
Kane is a name of Celtic origin derived from the Irish surname Ó Catháin, meaning 'son of Cathán' or 'warrior'. It also has independent roots in Hawaiian culture meaning 'man' or 'east'. In the United States, the name has seen a steady rise in popularity in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
19,521 babies in the United States have been named Kane since 1880. It ranks #844 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #378.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.9 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 90 |
| 1960-1970 | 165 |
| 1970-1980 | 471 |
| 1980-1990 | 735 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,252 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,674 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,035 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,099 |
Famous people named Kane
- Kane Brown: Singer, Songwriter
- Kane Williamson: Cricketer
- Kane Hodder: Actor, Stuntman
Fun facts
- In Hawaiian mythology, Kāne is one of the four major deities, representing creation, sunlight, and fresh water.
- It originates from the Irish surname Ó Catháin, which stems from the word 'cath', meaning 'battle'.