Blaine
Boy name · 257 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Blaine: 257 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 20 births in 2023.
From Gaelic roots, Blaine means "yellow" or "blond," likely a nickname for someone with fair hair. Historically, it may also be a Scottish surname from the Gaelic *blá* meaning "yellow" or "golden." Famous bearers include Blaine Lindgren, an American Olympic sprinter, and Blaine Trump, a New York socialite. The name shares its etymological root with the Isle of Blá, an old name for the Isle of Lewis. Notably, Blaine is sometimes used as a feminine name in the United States, though it remains predominantly masculine in Scotland.
Boy 38 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202320 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #25316 babies
- Total births
- 257since 1986
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 106%vs prior 5y