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Blane
BoyScottish, Irish· “variant of Blaine, perhaps "yellow"”
- Meaning
- variant of Blaine, perhaps "yellow"
- Origin
- Scottish, Irish
- Pronunciation
- BLAYN
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #3,963
- US babies 2025
- 27
- Best rank
- #704 (1958)
- Peak year
- 1957
Meaning and origin of Blane
Blane is a Scottish and Irish name that is usually said to mean “variant of Blaine, perhaps "yellow"”.
Blaine, of which Blane is a spelling, comes from the Gaelic Bláán, the name of an early Scottish saint; it is usually explained as "little yellow one," from blá, "yellow," though the meaning is not certain. Saint Blane is associated with the Isle of Bute, and the town of Dunblane bears his name. The name became a Scottish surname and later a first name. It is said BLAYN, in one syllable. It sits alongside Blake and Lane in style.
Other spellings with the same sound: Blaine, Blayne, Blain.
Popularity over time
Blane first appears in US Social Security records in 1914. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 12 different years, starting in 1954. Its best national rank was #704 in 1958, and the most babies received it in 1957, when 114 were named Blane. In 2025, 27 babies were named Blane, and it ranked #3,963 nationally. That is 31% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,867 in 1920, #1,540 in 1950, #1,595 in 1980, #1,500 in 2000, #2,015 in 2010, and #3,963 in 2025. Of the 4,448 US boys named Blane since records began, 19% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1950s come next, with 754 babies. Since 2010, 633 more have been named Blane.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Sal, Von, Tab, Fritz, and Gil.
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Blane over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Blane is usually pronounced BLAYN, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with B and ends in “-ne”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Blaine, Blayne, and Blain.
Middle names for Blane
A few middle names that flow with Blane: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Blane
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Blane mean?
Blane is a Scottish and Irish name that is usually said to mean “variant of Blaine, perhaps "yellow"”.
What is the origin of the name Blane?
Blane has Scottish and Irish roots. Blaine, of which Blane is a spelling, comes from the Gaelic Bláán, the name of an early Scottish saint; it is usually explained as "little yellow one," from blá, "yellow," though the meaning is not certain.
Is Blane a popular name?
Not especially. Blane ranked #3,963 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Blane a boy or girl name?
Blane is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Blane over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Blane?
Blane is usually pronounced BLAYN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings