How old is someone named Kane?
The average Kane is 16 years old.
Half of all living Kanes are between 6 and 22.
When was Kane popular?
Most of the Kanes in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2018 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 90 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 165 | 140 |
| 1970s | 471 | 430 |
| 1980s | 748 | 700 |
| 1990s | 2,263 | 2,200 |
| 2000s | 3,674 | 3,600 |
| 2010s | 7,042 | 7,000 |
| 2020s | 5,104 | 5,100 |
How many Kanes are still alive?
About 19,000 Kanes are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 20,000 babies named Kane since 1953.
Nearly every Kane ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kane?
More than half of living Kanes are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 3%
- Millennial 10%
- Gen Z 31%
- Gen Alpha 55%
Is Kane an old name?
No. Kane is one of the youngest names around: younger than 82 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kane will be 28 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Kane a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Kanes are men.
Names the same age as Kane
NAME TWIN
Kane's name twin is Orion. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Orion's age curve is the closest match to Kane's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Kane
How old is the average Kane?
The average Kane in the US is 16 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kane?
About 19,000 Kanes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 20,000 babies given the name since 1953.
When was the name Kane most popular?
In 2018, when about 1,100 baby boys were named Kane.
Is Kane a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 55% of living Kanes are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this