How Many People Are Named Gaines?
Complete statistics for the name Gaines: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gaines is a very rare male name, with only 847 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 389,530 Americans. The majority of those named Gaines are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 69All 1,698 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: 1915Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gaines Through the Generations
Gaines has been a name that's seen its peaks and valleys over the decades. With its highest birth year being 1915, when 32 babies were given this name, it's clear that Gaines was once more popular but has since become a classic, old-school choice. Today, the name is experiencing a slight resurgence, with a notable 391 individuals under the age of 30, indicating that while it remains a name associated with older generations, it's also finding new fans among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gaines's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Gaines
How Many People Have the Name Gaines?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 42,617 people in the United States currently share the name Gaines. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,777 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Gaines a Common or Rare Name?
Gaines is classified as Uncommon. 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 Gaines Mean?
Gaines means "English occupational surname (one who tends)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gaines in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gaines Most Popular?
The name Gaines reached peak popularity in 1915, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Gaines?
Approximately 42,617 people named Gaines live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 42,617. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,777 Americans.
Is Gaines a rare name?
Gaines is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,777 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gaines mean?
Gaines means "English occupational surname (one who tends)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Gaines more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gaines are male and 0% are female.
When was Gaines most popular?
Gaines peaked in 1915 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.