Blaine
Every Blaine since 1880 — 34,307 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Blaine
Blaine is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #992 in 2025 with 230 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 34,307 American babies have been named Blaine. Its peak came in 2001, when 644 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Blaine stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Blaine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #5,950 | 230 | #992 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,216 | 191 | #1,119 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,582 | 208 | #1,047 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,043 | 214 | #1,032 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,636 | 224 | #984 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,892 | 256 | #882 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,759 | 251 | #876 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,696 | 249 | #876 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,581 | 323 | #737 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,456 | 359 | #689 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,077 | 400 | #650 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,241 | 377 | #674 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,781 | 446 | #578 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,641 | 442 | #580 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,270 | 439 | #569 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,951 | 381 | #635 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,122 | 390 | #642 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,123 | 404 | #615 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,098 | 461 | #560 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,384 | 436 | #572 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,197 | 467 | #525 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,535 | 402 | #566 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,616 | 519 | #478 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,107 | 576 | #434 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,462 | 617 | #405 |
| 2000 | 28 | #4,307 | 527 | #451 |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,893 | 434 | #494 |
| 1990 | 36 | #3,080 | 577 | #400 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,862 | 310 | #491 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,007 | 267 | #526 |
| 1975 | — | — | 243 | #514 |
| 1970 | — | — | 330 | #451 |
| 1965 | 6 | #5,869 | 344 | #420 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,462 | 387 | #403 |
| 1955 | — | — | 315 | #414 |
| 1950 | — | — | 235 | #433 |
| 1945 | — | — | 137 | #513 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,432 | 135 | #500 |
| 1935 | — | — | 140 | #479 |
| 1930 | — | — | 157 | #474 |
| 1925 | — | — | 134 | #531 |
| 1920 | — | — | 135 | #524 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,360 | 105 | #544 |
| 1910 | — | — | 20 | #656 |
| 1905 | — | — | 12 | #703 |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,334 |
| 1895 | — | — | 8 | #806 |
| 1890 | — | — | 11 | #607 |
| 1885 | — | — | 20 | #400 |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #927 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Blaine in 2025?
Blaine ranked #992 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 230 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Blaine?
34,307 babies have been named Blaine in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Blaine most popular?
Blaine peaked in 2001, when 644 newborns received the name.
Is Blaine a boy or girl name?
Blaine is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Blaine rising or falling?
Blaine is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.