Alain
4 countries#1375 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Alain was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
506,978 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1375 · peaked in 1950 with 24,050 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Yvelines, Pas-de-Calais, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,986 births recorded 1942–2025 · currently #2833 · peaked in 1988 with 92 births
Most common in: Florida, California, New York, Texas, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
59 births recorded 1974–2015 · peaked in 1988 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
41 births recorded 1996–2015 · peaked in 2014 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
18 births recorded 1974–1988 · peaked in 1988 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Alain’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #511 | — |
| 2004 | #515 | ↓4 |
| 2005 | #567 | ↓52 |
| 2006 | #574 | ↓7 |
| 2007 | #682 | ↓108 |
| 2008 | #811 | ↓129 |
| 2009 | #850 | ↓39 |
| 2010 | #876 | ↓26 |
| 2011 | #943 | ↓67 |
| 2012 | #970 | ↓27 |
| 2013 | #1142 | ↓172 |
| 2014 | #1111 | ↑31 |
| 2015 | #1121 | ↓10 |
| 2016 | #974 | ↑147 |
| 2017 | #1242 | ↓268 |
| 2018 | #1233 | ↑9 |
| 2019 | #1052 | ↑181 |
| 2020 | #1508 | ↓456 |
| 2021 | #1331 | ↑177 |
| 2022 | #1375 | ↓44 |
Frequently asked questions about Alain
Is Alain a popular name?
Yes — Alain currently ranks #1375 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Alain more common for boys or girls?
Alain is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Alain most popular?
Alain peaked in 1950 in France, with 24,050 recorded births that year.
Is Alain rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Alain’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #141 in 1900 to #1375 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Alain?
At least 511,023 babies have been recorded with the name Alain across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Alain popular in more than one country?
Yes — Alain appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Alain?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Alain include Abelardo, Abriel, Aleksandr.
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