Blain comes from the Irish / Gaelic tradition, meaning Slender, thin.
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How popular is Blain?
2003peak year
Blain's usage has fallen in recent decades. Today, Blain is a rare name in U.S. records with about 11 babies named Blain each year. At its height in 2003, Blain reached #1,989 nationally — 58 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. In all, around 2,295 babies have been registered as Blain since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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