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Blayne

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Pronounced BLAYN /ˈbleɪn/High

Meaning: -y- spelling of Blaine — from the Scottish Gaelic Bláán, 'slender; yellow' (linked to St Blane); here for girls; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Slender; yellow: Blayne spells Blaine — 'slender; yellow'. Crisp, sleek, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowScottish, Gaelic
Meaning-y- spelling of Blaine — from the Scottish Gaelic Bláán, 'slender; yellow' (linked to St Blane); here for girls; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2025)#6893 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 553

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019802025

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

Blayne is a -y- spelling of Blaine — from the Scottish Gaelic Bláán, 'slender' (or 'yellow'), the name of St Blane, an early Scottish saint. A crisp, sleek, modern surname/given name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; the -y- styling personalizes it; nickname Blay).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, slender-or-yellow at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Blaine means 'slender' or 'yellow' (Scottish Gaelic Bláán, the name of an early saint) — Blayne is a -y- spelling, crisp and sleek, used for both sexes (here for girls).
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name — Blaine — root etymology

Variations

BlaineBlaneBlayn

Nicknames

Blay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blayne mean?

Blayne spells Blaine — Scottish Gaelic 'slender; yellow' (St Blane).

How do you pronounce Blayne?

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

Is Blayne a boy or girl name?

Blayne is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Blayne?

Blayne is a rare name in the U.S.

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