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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2023 · 20
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).