boy's name
Guillain
gee-YAN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 135
Guillain is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1980, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1946.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Guillain Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 20 |
How Popular Is Guillain?
In 2008, Guillain was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Guillain
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Guillain Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Guillain over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Guillain
- French gee-YAN
Sibling Names for Guillain
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Guillain — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Guillain
Is Guillain a girl's or a boy's name?
Guillain is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Guillain?
Guillain has 2 syllables.
When was Guillain most popular?
Guillain peaked in 1980, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.