Blaine

Blaine 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 191 boys in the United States.

Blaine at a glance

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

About the name Blaine

Blaine 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, Blaine first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #211 in 1884, and in 2024 191 babies received the name — 32,843 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Blaine in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#211 in 1884
Peak year
2001
Babies named Blaine in 2024
191
Total since 1880
32,843

Blaine in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#502 in 2002
Babies named Blaine in 2025
8
Total since 1996
719

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Blaine mean?

The meaning of Blaine 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 Blaine a boy or girl name?

Blaine is a boy name. In 2024, 191 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Blaine?

Blaine comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Blaine?

Blaine first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #211 in 1884, and 191 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].