Blain

Blain: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Blain

  • A male given name transferred from the surname.

How popular is Blain?

10U.S. babies in 2025
#986peak rank (1884)
2,306babies since 1880

Since 1880, 17 girls and 2,289 boys in the U.S. have been named Blain (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15436 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #986 in 1884. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Blain FAQ

What does the name Blain mean?

A male given name transferred from the surname.

What is the origin of the name Blain?

Blain is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Blain?

Since 1880, 17 girls and 2,289 boys in the U.S. have been named Blain (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15436 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #986 in 1884. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Blain a boy or girl name?

Blain is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 17 girls and 2,289 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.