From Denmark or a valley
Daine is a rare variant that likely shares roots with the English surname Dane, referring to someone from Denmark. It may also be a variant of the Middle English 'dene', meaning a valley or wooded vale. In modern usage, it is often chosen for its sleek, one-syllable sound.
Less common today
Daine isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,237 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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