Kain
Boy name · 39 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kain: 39 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2016.
Kain is a name with multiple roots, most commonly seen as a variant of Cain, which comes from the Hebrew name Qayin, meaning "spear" or "acquired." In the biblical Book of Genesis, Cain was the firstborn son of Adam and Eve, who became the first murderer after killing his brother Abel, giving the name a heavy, complex legacy. A notable modern bearer is Kain Colter, the American college football player who was a key figure in the push for player unionisation at Northwestern University. The name also appears in the popular video game series *Legacy of Kain*, where the protagonist is a vampire anti-hero. While the biblical association can be challenging, the spelling Kain offers a slightly softer, more contemporary feel than the traditional Cain.
Boy 11 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20166 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #4866 babies
- Total births
- 39since 1997
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 25%vs prior 5y