Dain
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,109 in 1978
14 babies were named Dain in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,879 places in five years.
Found on lists
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
US births per million boys, 1943–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dain you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dain, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dain would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDain first shows up in US birth records in 1943, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 82 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1978, when it ranked #1,109. Today it's #6,143, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDain was 3.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 40,984 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 121,951.
- TrendDain has climbed 5,879 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Dain
Dain is a boy name of English and Scandinavian origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with D and ending in “-ain”. US birth records list Dain for boys from 1943 to 2025, in 80 of those 83 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #1,109 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.5 | 288,066 boys |
| 1950s | 4.6 | 215,517 boys |
| 1960s | 8.2 | 121,359 boys |
| 1970s | 20 | 50,100 boys |
| 1980s | 25 | 40,667 boys |
| 1990s | 18 | 56,148 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 60,350 boys |
| 2010s | 8.9 | 112,108 boys |
| 2020s | 7.2 | 138,568 boys |
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 Dain
What is the origin of the name Dain?
Dain has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dain a boy or girl name?
Dain is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dain?
Dain ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#1,109).