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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dain — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Daimon|Daina
CelticBoy↑↑ Surging

Dain

DAYN · 1 syllables

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#5264
↑↑ Surging
#5264
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 13
Peak rank
#5264 in 2024
5yr change
+1714 ranks
Birth frequency
5.0 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5264 · Rising 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 boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Dain

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5264

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1714 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
11 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
CelticOld IrishNatureBoy1-syllableRareStrongMythologicalRisingEarthy
Character
steadfast and resoluterooted in tradition
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Dains

courageousloyalsteadfasthonorablepractical
STRONG
High confidence

Dain is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5264 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1714 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5264 · very rare
Dain at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'little red one' or 'bright one', possibly connected to the rowan tree with its red berries
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#5264 in 2024
5yr change:+1714 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Dain Ironfoot
Tolkien character
Dain from Norse mythology
Mythological dwarf
Similar Sound
DaneDainDayne◈Dean◈Dene
Similar Style
Rowan◈Kai◈Soren◈Finn◈CeltRoan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dain
Rowan◈IvyLeviSilas◈Wren◈Beckett◈Hazel◈Owen◈
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Roan◈
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↑↑ Surging
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Dain · Overview
Summary

Dain is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5264 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Dain scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1714 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature character
Dain carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Dain is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
dain.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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