Blayne Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBLAYN / bleɪnIrish; English
Meaning
Irish: descendant of the yellow one; English: variant of Blaine
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Blayne has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Irish, it is derived from the surname Blaine, which means 'yellow' or 'saffron'. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century, as a modern variation of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Blayne has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Blain
- Blaine
International Variants
- Blaine (English)
Famous people named Blayne
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Blayne was first seen in the United States in 1921. Blayne has ranked as high as #1231 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, California, Missouri, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Blayne has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Blayne (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 19 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 30 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 29 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1987 | 64 |
| 1988 | 65 |
| 1989 | 73 |
| 1990 | 73 |
| 1991 | 67 |
| 1992 | 77 |
| 1993 | 70 |
| 1994 | 77 |
| 1995 | 69 |
| 1996 | 71 |
| 1997 | 89 |
| 1998 | 90 |
| 1999 | 100 |
| 2000 | 132 |
| 2001 | 119 |
| 2002 | 118 |
| 2003 | 127 |
| 2004 | 125 |
| 2005 | 120 |
| 2006 | 115 |
| 2007 | 111 |
| 2008 | 132 |
| 2009 | 147 |
| 2010 | 95 |
| 2011 | 110 |
| 2012 | 127 |
| 2013 | 111 |
| 2014 | 82 |
| 2015 | 78 |
| 2016 | 66 |
| 2017 | 74 |
| 2018 | 77 |
| 2019 | 66 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 41 |