Blain

Boy name

Blain has been given to 2,306 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It peaked in 2003.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,306

Peak year

2003 (58 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1884

10-year trend

▼ -55%

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Blairunisex

38,276 babies since 1881

Blaineboy

34,307 babies since 1880

Brainboy

4,606 babies since 1950

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Blain.

Osmarboy

2,304 babies since 1973

Jeronboy

2,318 babies since 1940

Omboy

2,321 babies since 1983

Quinunisex

2,284 babies since 1918

Tyranboy

2,335 babies since 1954

Jalinunisex

2,271 babies since 1991

Donavinboy

2,343 babies since 1964

Celsoboy

2,345 babies since 1910

FAQ

How popular is the name Blain?

Blain has been given to 2,306 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Blain peak?

Blain peaked in 2003, when 58 babies were given the name.

Is Blain a girl or boy name?

Blain is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Blain are boys).

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