boy's name
Smain
smah-EEN
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,145
Smain is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2015 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 1992, when 65 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1950.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Smain Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 135 |
| 1980s | 295 |
| 1990s | 420 |
| 2000s | 140 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Smain?
In 2015, Smain 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.
How Smain Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Smaïn | Smaïn is a rare spelling of Smain, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 125 times, mostly in France. | 125 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Smain
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Smain Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Smain over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Smain
- Pronunciation smah-EEN
Sibling Names for Smain
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Smain — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Smain
Is Smain a girl's or a boy's name?
Smain is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Smain?
Smain has 2 syllables.
When was Smain most popular?
Smain peaked in 1992, when 65 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Smain a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Smain currently ranks #3,288 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.