Blain
Boy name · English · Irish · Scottish
Meaningyellow · Scottish form of Blaine
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #971 in 1884
10 babies were named Blain in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,875 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1884–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Blain you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Blain, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Blain would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBlain first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1884, when it ranked #971. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBlain was 3.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 51,813 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 169,492.
- TrendBlain has climbed 1,875 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningBlain is a Scottish form of Blaine, which means “yellow”. Our records link it to English, Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Blain
Blain is a boy name of English, Irish and Scottish origin meaning “yellow”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-ain”. US birth records list Blain for boys from 1884 to 2025, in 110 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1884, when it ranked #971 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 7.3 | 137,300 boys |
| 1910s | 5.7 | 175,439 boys |
| 1920s | 9.2 | 109,290 boys |
| 1930s | 7.2 | 139,276 boys |
| 1940s | 4.9 | 204,082 boys |
| 1950s | 9.0 | 111,483 boys |
| 1960s | 16 | 64,350 boys |
| 1970s | 15 | 68,634 boys |
| 1980s | 16 | 62,305 boys |
| 1990s | 19 | 53,476 boys |
| 2000s | 19 | 53,562 boys |
| 2010s | 9.7 | 102,669 boys |
| 2020s | 4.3 | 234,375 boys |
Other spellings of Blain
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Blain
What does the name Blain mean?
Blain means “yellow” in Scottish, as a form of Blaine.
What is the origin of the name Blain?
Blain has English, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Blain a boy or girl name?
Blain is a boy name.
How popular is the name Blain?
Blain ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1884 (#971).