How Many People Are Named Dain?
Complete statistics for the name Dain: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dain is a very rare male name, with only 1,833 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 179,986 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1978 with 62 births, showing a declining trend since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 1,983 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1978Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dain Through the Generations
Throughout the decades, Dain has maintained a steady presence but has seen a decline in usage. With 1,983 total births recorded since its inception, the name has a unique demographic distribution. As of now, there are 651 individuals under 30, 1,123 aged between 30 and 60, and 209 over 60, indicating a fairly even spread across different age groups. This suggests that while the name is less popular among younger parents, it continues to be favored by some, keeping it alive through the generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dain's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dain
How Many People Have the Name Dain?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 802 people in the United States currently share the name Dain. That works out to roughly 1 in every 413,278 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dain a Common or Rare Name?
Dain is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dain Mean?
Dain means "creative variant of Dane" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dain in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dain Most Popular?
The name Dain reached peak popularity in 1978, with 62 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dain?
Approximately 802 people named Dain live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 802. That works out to roughly 1 in 413,278 Americans.
Is Dain a rare name?
Dain is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 413,278 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dain mean?
Dain means "creative variant of Dane" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dain more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dain are male and 0% are female.
When was Dain most popular?
Dain peaked in 1978 with 62 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.