Baine

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAYN /ˈbeɪn/Medium

Meaning: A surname-style name, from the Scottish Bain/Baine (Gaelic ban, 'fair; white; pale') and an English surname. A short, crisp one-beat name; routes layered.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-style name: Baine means 'fair; white' by the Scottish route (said 'BAYN'). One strong beat - routes layered.

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Origin LowScottish, English

MeaningA surname-style name, from the Scottish Bain/Baine (Gaelic ban, 'fair; white; pale') and an English surname. A short, crisp one-beat name; routes layered.

U.S. rank (2025)#9822 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 253

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

Baine is a surname-style name from the Scottish Bain (Gaelic ban, 'fair; white') and English use. It reads modern and sharp in a single beat; its route is layered, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'BAYN').

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Baine comes from the Scottish Bain (Gaelic ban, 'fair; white; pale') and an English surname - a short, crisp one-beat name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'BAYN').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Baine — Scottish Bain 'fair; white' / English surname; routes layered

Variations

BainBaneBayne

Nicknames

BayB

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Baine mean?

Baine is a surname-style name meaning 'fair; white' (Scottish Bain, Gaelic ban). The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Baine?

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

Is Baine a boy or girl name?

Baine is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Baine?

Baine is a rare name in the U.S.