Gaines

Boy name

Gaines has been given to 1,717 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1915.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,717

Peak year

1915 (32 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1882

10-year trend

▲ +6%

Gender split

All boys

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

1,714 babies since 1880

1,723 babies since 1888

1,701 babies since 1880

1,736 babies since 1902

1,740 babies since 1880

1,754 babies since 1880

1,754 babies since 1882

1,671 babies since 1880

How popular is the name Gaines?

Gaines has been given to 1,717 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Gaines peak?

Gaines peaked in 1915, when 32 babies were given the name.

Is Gaines a girl or boy name?

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

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