Masculine dossier · first seen 1882
Gaines
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1915
Peak era
1915
Peak births
32
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1882Peak 19152025
Quick answers about Gaines
How many people are named Gaines?
An estimated 880 living Americans are named Gaines.
How rare is Gaines?
Gaines is very rare among babies today, with 19 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 40.6% from its 1915 peak.
How old is the typical Gaines?
The median age of a living American named Gaines is approximately 34 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 69 years old.
Is Gaines still popular?
Not especially. Gaines has been declining since its 1915 peak and registered 19 births in 2025.
Peak year
1915
Decline from peak
40.6%
2025
19
All-time
1,717