Alain is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 3,986 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 41 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 15 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Alain per year — United States (1942–2025). United States peaked in 1988 (92/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1987 (5/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2014 (5/yr).
Alain reached its peak in 1988, when it was the #2442 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.
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