Blain
Blain is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Yellow, yellow-haired, or slender.
Origin and history
Blain is a masculine name of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Bláán, meaning 'yellow' or 'slender'. Historically associated with St. Bláán of Bute, it has been used as both a surname and a given name. In the United States, it remains a rare given name with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,289 babies in the United States have been named Blain since 1880. It ranks #2706 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1883.
States where it is most popular
- TX (42.4 %)
- CA (28.1 %)
- PA (6.7 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- OK (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 47 |
| 1920-1930 | 101 |
| 1930-1940 | 76 |
| 1940-1950 | 72 |
| 1950-1960 | 183 |
| 1960-1970 | 299 |
| 1970-1980 | 242 |
| 1980-1990 | 299 |
| 1990-2000 | 365 |
| 2000-2010 | 372 |
| 2010-2019 | 184 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Famous people named Blain
- Blain McCallum: Athlete, Australian rules footballer
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Saint Bláán, an early Christian bishop in Scotland who founded a monastery at Kingarth on the Isle of Bute.
- Blain is a common historical spelling variant of the more popular given name Blaine.