The nameAllain
Allain is an old spelling of Alain (Alan). It was mostly given in France in the 1940s.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Allain comes from Alain, from the name of the Alans, a people from the steppes, or from a Celtic word.
Origin
French, based on Alain.
History
Allain peaked in the late 1940s, when Alain became very fashionable.
Popularity of the name Allain
Allain in France
1948peak year (180 births)
2,965babies named Allain in France since 1900
Allain was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 1,180 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Allain. Half of all babies named Allain in France were born before 1943, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Allain in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Allain mean?
Allain comes from Alain, from the name of the Alans, a people from the steppes, or from a Celtic word.
What is the origin of the name Allain?
French, based on Alain.
Is Allain a girl's or a boy's name?
Allain is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Allain?
Variants and related names of Allain include Alain.