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.
About 7 boys were named Baine in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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