Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Blaine is a name of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from the words for 'field' and 'yellow'. It has evolved from Old Welsh to modern English. The name carries traits of charm and uniqueness, has no biblical relevance, and gained popularity in the 19th century. Notable figures include athletes and fictional characters.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/bleɪn/
Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Etymology
The name Blaine is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'blàth', which means 'field' or 'meadow'. The name has also been associated with the Old Welsh word 'blain', meaning 'yellow' or 'sallow'.
Meaning
Field, meadow, yellow, sallow
Language Evolution
Old Welsh: Blain, Scottish Gaelic: Blàth, Modern English: Blaine
Historical Usage
Blaine gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Scotland and later in the United States, often as a given name and surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Blain, Blainey, Blaize
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Blaine is perceived as a distinctive and somewhat modern name, often associated with a sense of charm and uniqueness.
Famous People
Blaine Gabbert (American football player), Blaine Anderson (character from the TV show 'Glee')
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Moderately Popular name with 644 peak births in 2001
Geographic Spread
Popular across 46 US states, with strongest presence in Utah
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 531st of 7545 | 2,098 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 503rd of 6773 | 2,522 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 423rd of 7552 | 5,920 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 486th of 10718 | 4,443 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 461st of 16616 | 6,706 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 531st of 24088 | 7,380 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 805th of 23106 | 3,498 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8072nd of 9204 | 10 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7274th of 12526 | 45 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7159th of 19264 | 94 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3315th of 27321 | 491 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6159th of 35406 | 314 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5831st of 30306 | 257 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
32.27% 457th/1416 |
31.25% 431st/1379 |
33.94% 803rd/2366 |
23.73% 271st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
31.89% 493rd/1546 |
23.46% 365th/1556 |
34.89% 821st/2353 |
19.39% 300th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
15.09% 336th/2227 |
14.86% 361st/2430 |
22.26% 635th/2853 |
12.22% 339th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
14.40% 423rd/2937 |
14.76% 514th/3483 |
16.86% 593rd/3518 |
9.94% 402nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
9.63% 355th/3685 |
14.70% 658th/4475 |
9.11% 473rd/5194 |
6.84% 432nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
8.71% 399th/4582 |
16.83% 869th/5164 |
6.78% 496th/7313 |
8.84% 660th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
15.46% 616th/3984 |
29.77% 1336th/4487 |
11.11% 758th/6822 |
16.24% 1019th/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
88.39% 3257th/3685 |
- |
67.64% 3513th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
75.58% 5527th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
92.10% 6283rd/6822 |
- |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Utah across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 531st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 503rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 423rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 486th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 461st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 531st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 805th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8072nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7274th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7159th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3315th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6159th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5831st out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.