Blain
Pronunciation: [ bl-AYN ]
Blain is a boy baby name. Ranked #13,673 in the US, popular nicknames include Bla, Bly, and Blaie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Blain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,977 babies have been named Blain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Blain is past its peak , currently ranked #13,673 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,673
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Blain is also used as a girl name, ranked #44546.
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About the Name Blain
Blain is a boy name .
Is Blain a boy or girl name? Blain is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,673 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #44,546. Blain is more commonly used as a boy name.
Blain is currently ranked #13,673 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Blain include Bla, Bly, and Blaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Blain include Blaise, Blaine, Blair, Blaize . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis