Blain
Boy name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Blain: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1988.
The name Blain is a variant of Blaine, traced to the Gaelic word *blá* meaning ‘yellow’ or ‘blond’, and is linked to Scottish place names such as Blain in Fife. While not widely given as a first name, it has been borne by a handful of individuals, including the early 20th-century Scottish footballer Blain (full name Alexander Blain) and the English footballer Blain. The surname Blain also connects to places around the world, such as Blain in Pennsylvania, though these derive more from the family name than the original root. A notable cultural association is Blain the Mono, the sinister artificial intelligence from Stephen King’s *The Dark Tower* series. As a shorter, less common twist on Blaine, Blain offers a Scottish origin with a modern, distinctive feel.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19884 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 10since 1987
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y