1,717births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1882Peak · United States
#5045United States 2025
Gaines is a boy name family recorded 1,717 times in 1 country since 1882. It ranks highest today in the United States (#5045 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1882, at 2.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Gaines
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaines | English | 1,717 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5045 | 1882 | ▲ 16 % |
Questions about Gaines
How popular is the name Gaines?
In 2025 it ranked #5045 in the United States. Official registers record 1,717 births across 1 country.
When was Gaines most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1882, at 2.3 births per 100,000.
Is Gaines a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gaines is a boy name.