Alain

Boy name

Alain has been given to 3,986 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It peaked in 1988.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,986

Peak year

1988 (92 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1942

10-year trend

▼ -23%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Alain — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Alanboy

364,389 babies since 1882

Alvinboy

162,512 babies since 1880

Alainagirl

50,584 babies since 1946

Alaiagirl

17,699 babies since 1986

Albinboy

4,431 babies since 1880

Famous people named Alain

Alain Delon

French actor (1935–2024)

Alain Prost

French racing driver (born 1955)

Alain Resnais

French film director (1922–2014)

Alain Aspect

French physicist

Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).

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FAQ

How popular is the name Alain?

Alain has been given to 3,986 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Alain peak?

Alain peaked in 1988, when 92 babies were given the name.

Is Alain a girl or boy name?

Alain is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Alain are boys).

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