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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Alaine — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alainah|Alainey
CelticGirl↑ Rising

Alaine

uh-LAYN · 2 syllables

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Girl
#8938
↑ Rising
#8938
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#5854 in 2020
5yr change
+65 ranks
Birth frequency
3.1 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8938 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Alaine

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #8938

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+65 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
19 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticNatureOld Irish RootFeminine2-syllableRareRomanticBotanicalRising Trend
Character
graceful eleganceartistic sensibilityquiet strengththoughtful naturecreative spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Alaine is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8938 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +65 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8938 · very rare
Alaine at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'little red one', associated with the rowan tree which bears bright red berries
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#5854 in 2020
5yr change:+65 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ElaineAlanaAlaynaElennaAlannah
Similar Style
Rowan◈Brynn◈SiennaIvyCora
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Alaine
Rowan◈Hazel◈Soren◈Caelan◈ElowenJasper◈TheaDeclan◈
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→ Stable
Sienna
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→ Stable
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English · #36
→ Stable
Cora
Greek · #102
→ Stable
Madelyn
Celtic · #65
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Alaine · Overview
Summary

Alaine is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8938 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Alaine scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 65 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Nature · Romantic character
Alaine carries a soft, warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
alaine.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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