Blaine
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Narrow path, road
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #992 in 2025 with 230 babies born.
History: Blaine surged in the 2010s-2020s. David Blaine revolutionized street magic — his stunts (frozen in ice, buried alive, standing on a pillar) captivated America. Sixteen Candles' Blaine was peak 1980s teen. Blaine means American spectacle, from magic to John Hughes.
Similar names: baine, blain, blane, blaike, blaire, blaise, blaize, blayne
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Blaine? About 1 in 13,314 babies born in 2025 were named Blaine, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Blaine
What does the name Blaine mean?
Blaine means “Narrow path, road” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Blaine?
Blaine has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Narrow path, road”.
How popular is Blaine?
Blaine ranked #991 in 2025 — given to 230 babies that year.
When was Blaine most popular?
Blaine peaked in 2001 with 617 babies registered that year.
Is Blaine a boy or girl name?
Blaine is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Blaines in registered births are male.
Is the name Blaine rising or falling in popularity?
Blaine has risen 4882 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5873 in 2020 to #991 in 2025.
How long has Blaine been recorded?
Blaine appears in birth records across 142 years — from 1880 through 2025.