Cainon
A name from the Old Testament meaning "a maker of pipes or reeds".
Name Census estimates that about 86 living Americans carry the first name Cainon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cainon today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cainon births was 2023 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cainon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cainon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
86
~ 1 in 3,985,516 Americans
Peak year
2023
13 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2023 SSA rank
#6,593
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Cainon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cainon from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 33 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cainon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cainon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cainon
The name Cainon has its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating from the word "kainos," which means "new" or "fresh." This linguistic connection suggests that the name might have been bestowed upon individuals who embodied a sense of renewal or a fresh start.
In the annals of history, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cainon can be traced back to the 4th century BC, when a Greek philosopher and mathematician bearing this name lived and worked. Unfortunately, little is known about his life and teachings, but his existence serves as a testament to the antiquity of this moniker.
During the Byzantine era, the name Cainon gained prominence as it was borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Cainon of Sardis, a 6th-century bishop and theologian who played a significant role in the Christological debates of his time. His writings and theological arguments left an indelible mark on the development of Christian doctrine.
Moving forward in time, the name Cainon resurfaced in the 13th century with the birth of Cainon Torniello (1230-1292), an Italian jurist and legal scholar from Milan. His contributions to the field of law and his influential works on legal theory solidified his place in the annals of medieval jurisprudence.
In the realm of art and culture, the name Cainon found its way into the life of Cainon Bozzuto (1459-1528), an Italian painter and architect from Genoa. His legacy includes several notable frescoes and architectural designs that adorned churches and public buildings throughout northern Italy.
Lastly, the annals of history record the existence of Cainon Donati (1691-1763), a renowned Italian physician and botanist from Florence. His pioneering work in the study of plant life and his contributions to the field of medicine earned him a place among the distinguished scientific minds of the 18th century.
These individuals, spanning centuries and diverse fields of endeavor, serve as a testament to the enduring nature of the name Cainon, a moniker that has withstood the test of time and has been carried forth by individuals who have left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human history.
People
Cainon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cainon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cainon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cainon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 86 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cainon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,985,516 US residents.
Is Cainon a common name?
We classify Cainon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 87 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cainon most popular?
The single biggest year for Cainon was 2023, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cainon is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cainon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cainon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.