Bain

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Pronounced BAYN /ˈbeɪn/High

Meaning: From the Scottish Gaelic ban, 'fair; white; pale'; also from the Old English/Norse, 'a bridge; a bone'; a surname; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Fair; white; a bridge: Bain is Scottish/Gaelic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'BAYN'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowScottish, Gaelic

MeaningFrom the Scottish Gaelic ban, 'fair; white; pale'; also from the Old English/Norse, 'a bridge; a bone'; a surname; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9991 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 325

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bain comes from the Scottish Gaelic ban, 'fair; white; pale'; also from the Old English/Norse, 'a bridge; a bone'; a surname (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'BAYN').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-first-name. Rare, fair-and-white at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Bain is variously 'fair; white' in Scottish Gaelic (ban) and 'a bridge' in Old English/Norse — a crisp, distinctive surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BAYN').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Bain — Scottish/Gaelic; routes layered

Variations

BaneBaineBayne

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bain mean?

Bain is variously 'fair; white' (Scottish Gaelic ban) and 'a bridge' (Old English/Norse); a surname. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Bain?

It's said BAYN /ˈbeɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Bain a boy or girl name?

Bain is a boy's name.

How popular is Bain?

Bain is a very rare name in the U.S.