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Blain

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Pronounced BLAYN /ˈbleɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Blaine/Blane — from the Scottish Gaelic blan, 'yellow' or bla, 'slender'; from Saint Blane, an early Scottish saint; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Yellow; slender: Blain spells Blaine. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'BLAYN'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowScottish, Gaelic
MeaningA spelling of Blaine/Blane — from the Scottish Gaelic blan, 'yellow' or bla, 'slender'; from Saint Blane, an early Scottish saint; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7745 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,288

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200318842025

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

Blain is a spelling of Blaine/Blane — from the Scottish Gaelic blan, 'yellow' or bla, 'slender'; from Saint Blane, an early Scottish saint (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'BLAYN').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Blaine. Rare in this spelling, yellow-and-slender at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Blaine is variously 'yellow' or 'slender' in Scottish Gaelic (from Saint Blane) — Blain is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BLAYN').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Blaine — Scottish Gaelic; routes layered

Variations

BlaineBlaneBlayne

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blain mean?

Blain spells Blaine — Scottish Gaelic 'yellow' or 'slender'; from Saint Blane. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Blain?

It's said BLAYN /ˈbleɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Blain a boy or girl name?

Blain is a boy's name.

How popular is Blain?

Blain is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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