Blaine Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Blaine is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Blaine?
Blaine is spelled B-L-A-I-N-E. The name has 6 letters.
Blaine at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Blaine likely derives from a Gaelic word meaning “thin” or “lean.”
- Origin
- Blaine is commonly associated with Scottish and Irish origins, often considered an Anglicized form of a Gaelic surname.
- Pronunciation
- blayn · 1 syllable
Blaine Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,917
Recorded Births20
Rank#991
Recorded Births230
- Girls usage fell 1,710 places to #5,917 and recorded 14 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 128 places to #991 and recorded 39 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Blaine Mean?
Blaine likely derives from a Gaelic word meaning “thin” or “lean.”
Origin: Blaine is commonly associated with Scottish and Irish origins, often considered an Anglicized form of a Gaelic surname.
How Do You Pronounce Blaine?
Pronunciationblayn
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Blaine?
- History
- Historical records show Blaine used primarily as a surname before becoming adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Blaine Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 20 | #5,917 |
| 2025 | Boys | 230 | #991 |
| 2024 | Girls | 34 | #4,207 |
| 2024 | Boys | 191 | #1,119 |
| 2023 | Girls | 30 | #4,565 |
| 2023 | Boys | 208 | #1,047 |
| 2022 | Girls | 26 | #5,028 |
| 2022 | Boys | 214 | #1,032 |
| 2021 | Girls | 29 | #4,607 |
| 2021 | Boys | 224 | #984 |
| 2020 | Girls | 20 | #5,850 |
| 2020 | Boys | 256 | #882 |
| 2019 | Girls | 17 | #6,698 |
| 2019 | Boys | 251 | #875 |
| 2018 | Girls | 12 | #8,617 |
| 2018 | Boys | 249 | #876 |
| 2017 | Girls | 18 | #6,531 |
| 2017 | Boys | 323 | #736 |
| 2016 | Girls | 19 | #6,401 |
| 2016 | Boys | 359 | #689 |
| 2015 | Girls | 14 | #8,008 |
| 2015 | Boys | 400 | #650 |
| 2014 | Girls | 20 | #6,207 |
| 2014 | Boys | 377 | #674 |
When Was Blaine Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2001 · Boys
617 recorded births
National rank #405
1989 · Boys
599 recorded births
National rank #374
1990 · Boys
577 recorded births
National rank #400
2002 · Boys
576 recorded births
National rank #434
Where Blaine Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TN | #430 | 18 |
| NV | #443 | 6 |
| LA | #487 | 9 |
| IA | #493 | 6 |
| KS | #524 | 6 |
| OH | #595 | 16 |
| OR | #604 | 5 |
| MO | #648 | 8 |