Swain Name Popularity and Statistics
Swain is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Swain?
Swain is spelled S-W-A-I-N. The name has 5 letters.
Swain Popularity in 1987
Rank#4,239
Recorded Births10
- Boys usage fell 1,633 places to #4,239 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 1973.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Swain Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1916 through 1987. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Boys | 10 | #4,239 |
| 1973 | Boys | 14 | #2,606 |
| 1972 | Boys | 8 | #3,622 |
| 1969 | Boys | 6 | #3,935 |
| 1944 | Boys | 5 | #3,430 |
| 1926 | Boys | 8 | #3,139 |
| 1925 | Boys | 5 | #4,197 |
| 1922 | Boys | 5 | #4,307 |
| 1917 | Boys | 5 | #3,981 |
| 1916 | Boys | 5 | #3,897 |
When Was Swain 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.
1973 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #2,606
1987 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #4,239
1972 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,622
1926 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,139