Alain

Alain is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 37 boys in the United States.

Alain at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Alain

Alain belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Alain first appears in Social Security records in 1942. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #998 in 1985, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 3,936 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alain in US records

First recorded (US)
1942
Best US rank
#998 in 1985
Peak year
1988
Babies named Alain in 2024
37
Total since 1880
3,936

Alain in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2357 in 1996
Babies named Alain in 2015
4
Total since 1996
41

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alain mean?

The meaning of Alain is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Alain a boy or girl name?

Alain is a boy name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alain?

Alain comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alain?

Alain first appears in US records in 1942. Its best-ever ranking was #998 in 1985, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].