Blaine

Meaning of Blaine

This name comes from a Scottish Gaelic word meaning 'yellow' or 'yellow-haired'. It can also refer to someone who is thin or lean.

Blaine has Scottish Gaelic roots — browse every Scottish Gaelic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Blaine

After ranking as high as #405 in 2001, Blaine has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Blaine

• Blaine Gabbert
  NFL American football quarterback
• Blaine Higgs
  Canadian politician, former Premier
• Blaine Wilson
  Olympic silver medalist gymnast
• Blaine Harden
  Award-winning journalist and author
• Blaine L. Reininger
  Musician, composer, multi-instrumentalist

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Questions about the name Blaine

What does the name Blaine mean?

Blaine means this name comes from a scottish gaelic word meaning 'yellow' or 'yellow-haired'. it can also refer to someone who is thin or lean, and it comes from Scottish Gaelic origins.

Is Blaine a boy's or a girl's name?

Blaine is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Blaine?

Blaine did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Blaine most popular?

Blaine peaked at #405 in 2001.