Unisex · #12,142 in 2026

Daine

Current Rank
#12,142
Peak Rank
#3,166 (1990)
Total Babies
303
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,108 (298 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,166 (303 total)
👦As Boy Name
1962
First Year
2019
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#3166
Peak Rank
303
Total Count
37
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1943
First Year
1990
Last Year
1964
Peak Year
#3108
Peak Rank
298
Total Count
35
Years Active

The Story of Daine

As a girl name

Daine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1943, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1964, when 17 Daines were born — ranking #3,108 that year. As of 2026, Daine ranks #12,959 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 298 Daines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Daine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1962, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 19 Daines were born — ranking #3,166 that year. As of 2026, Daine ranks #12,142 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 303 Daines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Daine

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Daine

What does the name Daine mean?
Daine is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1962. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Daine in 2026?
In 2026, Daine ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Daine most popular?
Daine reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #3,166 that year with 19 babies given the name.
Is Daine a unisex name?
Yes — Daine is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 50% of Daines assigned female and 50% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Daine?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Daine include Garreth, Derris, Omero. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Daine

Daine is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 303 births in the dataset. Daine's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #3,166. Use the chart and map above to compare Daine'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.