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Alain

male

Meaning

"Handsome or Harmony"

French form linked to Alan traditions, with debated Celtic etymology and widespread use in Francophone regions.

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Popularity History of Alain

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3209Ranked in 2024

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#3209

Alain was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-632

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Alain

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Quick Facts

OriginCeltic, French
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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