Blaine Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBLAYN / bleɪnScottish; Irish
Meaning
Scottish: yellow; Irish: slender
Historical & Cultural Background
Blaine is a name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word 'blá' meaning 'yellow.' It is also associated with Irish heritage, where it can mean 'slender.' The name has been used in various regions, particularly in Scotland and Ireland, and has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. Blaine has been used as both a first name and a surname.
Trend Summary
Blaine has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Blain
- Blainey
International Variants
- Blaine (English)
Famous people named Blaine
Blaine Gabbert is an American football quarterback known for playing in the NFL.
Blaine Anderson is a character from the television series 'Glee,' portrayed by Darren Criss.
Blaine Wilson is a retired American gymnast who competed in the Olympics.
Blaine Lee Pardoe is an American author known for his works in science fiction and military history.
Fictional characters named Blaine
Blaine is a character in the 'Glee' series, known for his singing talent and relationship with Kurt Hummel.
Blaine the Mono is a character from Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' series, representing a malevolent train.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Blaine was first seen in the United States in 1880. Blaine has ranked as high as #742 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, California, Ohio, Texas, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Blaine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Blaine (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 26 | |
TN | 13 | |
MO | 10 | |
PA | 8 | |
IL | 8 | |
FL | 8 | |
IN | 7 | |
OH | 7 | |
SC | 6 | |
KS | 6 | |
VA | 6 | |
IA | 5 | |
KY | 5 | |
LA | 5 | |
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 5 |
1881 | 6 |
1882 | 13 |
1883 | 13 |
1884 | 62 |
1885 | 20 |
1886 | 12 |
1887 | 12 |
1888 | 13 |
1889 | 19 |
1890 | 11 |
1891 | 17 |
1892 | 18 |
1893 | 10 |
1894 | 9 |
1895 | 8 |
1896 | 15 |
1898 | 8 |
1900 | 5 |
1903 | 8 |
1904 | 12 |
1905 | 12 |
1906 | 9 |
1907 | 15 |
1908 | 11 |
1909 | 12 |
1910 | 20 |
1911 | 23 |
1912 | 41 |
1913 | 64 |
1914 | 72 |
1915 | 105 |
1916 | 119 |
1917 | 127 |
1918 | 117 |
1919 | 136 |
1920 | 135 |
1921 | 159 |
1922 | 155 |
1923 | 179 |
1924 | 148 |
1925 | 134 |
1926 | 146 |
1927 | 139 |
1928 | 135 |
1929 | 153 |
1930 | 157 |
1931 | 126 |
1932 | 135 |
1933 | 148 |
1934 | 147 |
1935 | 140 |
1936 | 146 |
1937 | 128 |
1938 | 125 |
1939 | 145 |
1940 | 135 |
1941 | 136 |
1942 | 149 |
1943 | 163 |
1944 | 117 |
1945 | 137 |
1946 | 184 |
1947 | 210 |
1948 | 206 |
1949 | 187 |
1950 | 235 |
1951 | 259 |
1952 | 268 |
1953 | 314 |
1954 | 325 |
1955 | 315 |
1956 | 352 |
1957 | 345 |
1958 | 338 |
1959 | 351 |
1960 | 387 |
1961 | 423 |
1962 | 434 |
1963 | 390 |
1964 | 397 |
1965 | 344 |
1966 | 308 |
1967 | 280 |
1968 | 299 |
1969 | 340 |
1970 | 330 |
1971 | 308 |
1972 | 259 |
1973 | 252 |
1974 | 234 |
1975 | 243 |
1976 | 262 |
1977 | 250 |
1978 | 238 |
1979 | 229 |
1980 | 267 |
1981 | 304 |
1982 | 260 |
1983 | 266 |
1984 | 276 |
1985 | 310 |
1986 | 383 |
1987 | 503 |
1988 | 502 |
1989 | 599 |
1990 | 577 |
1991 | 516 |
1992 | 503 |
1993 | 457 |
1994 | 403 |
1995 | 434 |
1996 | 413 |
1997 | 484 |
1998 | 434 |
1999 | 401 |
2000 | 527 |
2001 | 617 |
2002 | 576 |
2003 | 519 |
2004 | 402 |
2005 | 467 |
2006 | 436 |
2007 | 461 |
2008 | 404 |
2009 | 390 |
2010 | 381 |
2011 | 439 |
2012 | 442 |
2013 | 446 |
2014 | 377 |
2015 | 400 |
2016 | 359 |
2017 | 323 |
2018 | 249 |
2019 | 251 |
2020 | 256 |
2021 | 224 |
2022 | 214 |
2023 | 208 |
2024 | 191 |