boy's name
Swain
SWAYN (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 71
Swain is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1987 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1973, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Swain Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 10 |
How Popular Is Swain?
In 1987, Swain was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Swain
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Swain Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Swain over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Swain
- English SWAYN /sweɪn/
Sibling Names for Swain
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Swain — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Swain
How popular is the name Swain?
In 1987, Swain was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Swain a girl's or a boy's name?
Swain is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Swain?
Swain has 1 syllable.
When was Swain most popular?
Swain peaked in 1973, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.