Boy · #5,050 in 2026

Dain

Dain is a surname, and may refer to:Alphonse Dain (1896–1964), French Hellenist Claudia Dain, American author of romance novels Guy Dain (1870–1966), British physician Jack Dain (1912–2003), British–Australian Anglican bishop Killian Dain, Irish wrestler Mungau Dain (1994–2019), ni-Vanuatu actor and villager Ralph Dain (1862–?), English footballer

Current Rank
#5,050
Peak Rank
#1,109 (1978)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+19%
1943
First Year
2026
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#1109
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
81
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dain

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Dain is a surname, and may refer to:Alphonse Dain (1896–1964), French Hellenist Claudia Dain, American author of romance novels Guy Dain (1870–1966), British physician Jack Dain (1912–2003), British–Australian Anglican bishop Killian Dain, Irish wrestler Mungau Dain (1994–2019), ni-Vanuatu actor and villager Ralph Dain (1862–?), English footballer

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The Story of Dain

Dain first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1943, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 62 Dains were born — ranking #1,109 that year. As of 2026, Dain ranks #5,050 for baby boys with 19 births, rising sharply (+19% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Dains have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Dain

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dain is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dain

What does the name Dain mean?
Dain is a surname, and may refer to:Alphonse Dain (1896–1964), French Hellenist Claudia Dain, American author of romance novels Guy Dain (1870–1966), British physician Jack Dain (1912–2003), British–Australian Anglican bishop Killian Dain, Irish wrestler Mungau Dain (1994–2019), ni-Vanuatu actor and villager Ralph Dain (1862–?), English footballer
How popular is Dain in 2026?
In 2026, Dain ranks #5,050 among boys' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.
When was Dain most popular?
Dain reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #1,109 that year with 62 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Dain most popular?
Dain has historically been most popular in Colorado, Minnesota, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dain.
Is Dain a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dain is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Dain?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dain include Rondell, Cicero, Josephine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dain

Dain is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1943 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Dain's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #1,109. Use the chart and map above to compare Dain's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.