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Blane

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Pronounced BLAYN /ˈbleɪn/High

Meaning: From Gaelic Bláán — possibly 'yellow' or 'slender' — borne by an early Scottish saint; a spelling of BlaineMedium

In 30 seconds: A Scottish saint in one crisp syllable: Blane spells Blaine — from Gaelic Bláán, the early holy man of Bute. Sleek, single-beat, and quietly Celtic.
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Origin MediumScottish, Gaelic
MeaningFrom Gaelic Bláán — possibly 'yellow' or 'slender' — borne by an early Scottish saint; a spelling of Blaine
U.S. rank (2025)#3963 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,447

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195919142025

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

Blane is a spelling of Blaine — from the Gaelic Bláán, the name of an early Scottish saint of the Isle of Bute, possibly meaning 'yellow' or 'slender'. The single-syllable surname-and-saint name reads sleek and modern.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, saintly at the root, and crisply Celtic.

Did you know? St. Blane gave his name to Dunblane in Scotland — 'the fort of Blane' — where a great medieval cathedral still bears his memory.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Blaine — root etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blane mean?

Blane is a spelling of Blaine, from Gaelic Bláán, an early Scottish saint, possibly 'yellow' or 'slender'.

How do you pronounce Blane?

It's said BLAYN /ˈbleɪn/ — a single syllable.

Is Blane a boy or girl name?

Blane is a boy's name.

How popular is Blane?

Blane is a rare name in the U.S.

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