Blayne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Blayne is an Irish name derived from the word Bláán, meaning 'flower' or 'blossom'. It evolved from historical forms like Bláth and O'Blain. The name is modern and has gained popularity in recent years, reflecting traits of youthfulness and creativity. It has no biblical relevance.
The name Blayne is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Blayne has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Blayne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4152nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2666th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2355th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1471st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1311th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2206th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17532nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7071st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9892nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6958th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Blayne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Blayne"
Pronunciation
/bleɪn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Blayne is derived from the Irish surname O'Blain, which originates from the personal name Bláán, a diminutive of the name Bláth, meaning 'flower' or 'blossom'.
Meaning
flower, blossom
Language Evolution
Bláán, Bláth, O'Blain, Blayne
Historical Usage
Blayne gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern variant of traditional Irish names.
Variants & Derivatives
Blain, Blaine, Blayne
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Blayne is viewed as a trendy and contemporary name, often associated with a youthful and creative image.
Famous People
Blayne Alexander - American journalist, Blayne Barber - American professional golfer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Blayne"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Blayne"
"Blayne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6451st of 7545 | 11 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4152nd of 6773 | 50 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2666th of 7552 | 180 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2355th of 10718 | 265 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1471st of 16616 | 879 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1311th of 24088 | 1,857 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2206th of 23106 | 765 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 17532nd of 19264 | 7 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7071st of 27321 | 167 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9892nd of 35406 | 161 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6958th of 30306 | 202 |
Regional Popularity of "Blayne" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
55.96% 2263rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.98% 1547th/3685 |
- |
28.53% 1482nd/5194 |
28.11% 1776th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.57% 1034th/4582 |
53.39% 2757th/5164 |
16.37% 1197th/7313 |
41.46% 3094th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.50% 1773rd/3984 |
- |
29.86% 2037th/6822 |
63.67% 3996th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Blayne" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
69.23% 4723rd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Blayne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Blayne" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.