boy's name
Kein
KAYN (English)
- Origin Estonian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 95
Kein is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Kein is a name of Estonian origin.
- Peaked in 1984, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1984.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kein Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Kein?
In 2023, Kein was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kein
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kein Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kein over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kein
- English KAYN
Sibling Names for Kein
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kein — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kein
How popular is the name Kein?
In 2023, Kein was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kein a girl's or a boy's name?
Kein is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kein?
Kein has 1 syllable.
When was Kein most popular?
Kein peaked in 1984, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.