Thin or fair
Baine is a rare surname-turned-first name with roots in the Gaelic word 'bán', which translates to white, fair, or pale. It was historically used as a nickname for someone with light hair or a fair complexion. While it shares phonetic similarities with the more common 'Bane', this spelling retains a softer, more traditional Celtic feel.
Less common today
Baine isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,485 in 2013.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
