UK boy's name
Blayne
From the English word "blain" meaning "blister" or "inflammation".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Blayne is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Blayne popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3451, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 13 births.
This profile covers 137 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 153 living people in the UK are called Blayne. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Blayne ranked #3451 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 13 boys were registered as Blayne.
- • Blayne ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #404 in 2024.
- • About 153 living people in the UK are estimated to have Blayne as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3451
2021
Births in 2021
5
Latest year
Peak year
2003
13 births
Estimated living
153
2026
Meaning
What does Blayne mean?
The given name Blayne has its origins rooted in the Gaelic language, specifically in the Scottish and Irish cultures. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "blàr," which means "battlefield" or "plain," and the Irish Gaelic word "bládh," meaning "flower" or "blossom."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blayne can be found in the Annals of Ulster, an ancient Irish chronicle that dates back to the 15th century. The name is mentioned in reference to a Scottish warrior who fought in the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, a significant conflict in the Scottish Wars of Independence against the English.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Blayne. One of the earliest recorded was Blayne of Bute (c. 1250 - c. 1320), a Scottish nobleman and landowner who played a crucial role in the Wars of Scottish Independence. Another notable figure was Blayne FitzGerald (c. 1330 - c. 1400), an Irish knight and military commander who served under Richard II of England.
In the 16th century, Blayne Macdonald (c. 1510 - c. 1580) was a Scottish poet and writer who contributed to the preservation of Gaelic literature and culture. During the 17th century, Blayne O'Neill (c. 1620 - c. 1690) was an influential Irish chieftain and military leader who fought against the English during the Irish Confederate Wars.
In more recent times, Blayne Weaver (1932 - 2006) was an American actor and stuntman who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout the 20th century. He is best known for his work in the film "2001: A Space Odyssey" and the television series "The Six Million Dollar Man."
While the name Blayne has its roots in Scottish and Irish Gaelic cultures, it has gained popularity across various regions and has been adopted by individuals from diverse backgrounds. The name's connection to concepts such as battlefields, plains, and flowers reflects the rich cultural heritage and historical significance associated with this unique given name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Blayne over time
The chart below shows babies named Blayne registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Blayne, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2021, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Blayne by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Blayne was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3451 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3585 | 34 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2428 | 73 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1830 | 25 | 4 |
Geography
Where Blayne is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Blayne. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Blayne ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #404 in 2024.
Across the UK
Blayne in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#614 in 2023
4 years of NRS records, 14 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#404 in 2024
1 years of NISRA records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Blayne
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Blayne: questions and answers
How popular is the name Blayne in the UK right now?
In 2021, Blayne was ranked #3451 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Blayne most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 13 babies registered as Blayne in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Blayne?
From the English word "blain" meaning "blister" or "inflammation".
How many people are called Blayne in the UK?
A total of 137 babies have been registered as Blayne across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 14 more in Scotland and 3 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Blayne most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Blayne ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #404 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.