Dain Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDane / /deɪn/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'little Dane'; English: 'from Denmark'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dain has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Irish, it is derived from the word 'Dáith', which means 'swiftness' or 'speed'. In English contexts, it is often associated with the historical term for a person from Denmark. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, reflecting the influence of Norse culture in Britain.
Trend Summary
The name Dain has seen limited popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dane
International Variants
- Dain (Irish)
- Dane (English)
Famous people named Dain
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dain was first seen in the United States in 1943. Dain has ranked as high as #1037 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in California, Minnesota, Washington, Louisiana, and Colorado. In the past 5 years the name Dain has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dain (2003)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| MN | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 23 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1969 | 25 |
| 1970 | 37 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 36 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 26 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 62 |
| 1979 | 48 |
| 1980 | 30 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 45 |
| 1983 | 43 |
| 1984 | 52 |
| 1985 | 57 |
| 1986 | 59 |
| 1987 | 43 |
| 1988 | 48 |
| 1989 | 51 |
| 1990 | 56 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 36 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 46 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 29 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 18 |