Bain
Pronunciation: [ b-AYN ]
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Bain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 304 babies have been named Bain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bain is past its peak , currently ranked #13,406 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,406
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Bain
Bain is a boy name .
Bain is currently ranked #13,406 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Bain include Bailey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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