Blane
Blane is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Yellow, blond, or slender.
Origin and history
Blane is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin, derived from the Scottish saint's name Bláán, meaning 'yellow' or 'slender'. It has been steadily used as a traditional given name in the United States, maintaining a modest but consistent presence throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
4,448 babies in the United States have been named Blane since 1880. It ranks #1861 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1765.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.9 %)
- CA (13.2 %)
- LA (12.7 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- PA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 45 |
| 1930-1940 | 58 |
| 1940-1950 | 43 |
| 1950-1960 | 754 |
| 1960-1970 | 654 |
| 1970-1980 | 249 |
| 1980-1990 | 465 |
| 1990-2000 | 663 |
| 2000-2010 | 843 |
| 2010-2019 | 471 |
| 2020-2029 | 162 |
Famous people named Blane
- Blane David Morgan: Football Coach, Quarterback
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Saint Blane, who founded a monastery at Dunblane, Scotland.
- The name gained notable pop-culture recognition through the character Blane McDonaght in the 1986 film Pretty in Pink.