Cain is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #522 in 2012 with 71 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 191 births ranking #184. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 14.5%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 4,907 boys born was named Cain. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.