Blaine
How to say it: BLAYN · /bleɪn/
From Scottish Gaelic 'Bláán', derived from 'blá' meaning yellow or thin. Also a Scottish surname.
Blaine was the 813th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 230 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 43% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #920 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #813 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 230 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,188 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −43% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #920 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Peaking in the 2000s, Blaine now stands well below that high. Further decline looks likely in the coming period.
What goes with it
Clipped and cool with soft edges, Blaine carries a crisp tone. Blake and Bryce fit close by.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Blaine is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Blaine
- Blaine Luetkemeyer (born 1952)American politician
- Blaine Higgs (born 1954)Canadian politician
- Blaine Lindgren (1939–2019)American hurdler
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