Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Haines

Name: Popularity of the name Haines in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Haines, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#7,602 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

2023

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#7602

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Haines

Haines first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 10 Hainess were born — ranking #7,602 that year. As of 2026, Haines ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 59 Hainess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Haines

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

Hanes
Haynes
Hains
Hands
Hens
Hans
Huns
Hones
Heinz
Hines
Hynes
Hons

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Haines

What does the name Haines mean?

Haines is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Haines in 2026?

In 2026, Haines ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Haines most popular?

Haines reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #7,602 that year with 10 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Haines most popular?

Haines has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Haines.

Is Haines a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Haines is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Haines?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Haines include Royston, Hendry, Karman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Haines

Haines is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 59 births in the dataset. Haines's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #7,602. Use the chart and map above to compare Haines'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.