Blaine
Boy name · #994 in 2025 · Uniqueness 66/100
In 2025, 230 baby boys were named Blaine, placing it at #994 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #650, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 7,826 boys born in 2025 was named Blaine.
The 145-year story
Blaine first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2001, when 617 boys were named Blaine — good for #405 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Blaine per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Blaine in class?
Blaine scores 66 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Blaine is most common
Geography matters for names, and Blaine is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Blaines were TN (18), TX (17), OH (16), CA (11), MI (10). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Blaine
Statistically, parents drawn to Blaine tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Carmine, Felipe, Brock, Ramiro, and Blayne.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Blaine | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 230 | #991 |
| 2024 | 191 | #1119 |
| 2023 | 208 | #1047 |
| 2022 | 214 | #1032 |
| 2021 | 224 | #984 |
| 2020 | 256 | #882 |
| 2019 | 251 | #875 |
| 2018 | 249 | #876 |
| 2017 | 323 | #736 |
| 2016 | 359 | #689 |
| 2015 | 400 | #650 |
| 2014 | 377 | #674 |
| 2013 | 446 | #578 |
| 2012 | 442 | #580 |
| 2011 | 439 | #569 |
| 2010 | 381 | #635 |
| 2009 | 390 | #642 |
| 2008 | 404 | #615 |
| 2007 | 461 | #560 |
| 2006 | 436 | #572 |
| 2005 | 467 | #525 |
| 2004 | 402 | #566 |
| 2003 | 519 | #478 |
| 2002 | 576 | #434 |
| 2001 | 617 | #405 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Blaine a popular boy name?
Blaine ranked #994 among boys in 2025 with 230 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #650.
When was the name Blaine most popular?
Blaine peaked in 2001, when 617 American boys received the name (ranked #405 that year). Since 2001 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Blaine?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 7,826 newborn American boys was named Blaine. It scores 66/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.