Blaise
Boy name · #1040 in 2025 · Uniqueness 66/100
In 2025, 213 baby boys were named Blaise, placing it at #1040 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #808, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,451 boys born in 2025 was named Blaise.
Babies named Blaise per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 112-year story
Blaise first appears in the Social Security records in 1913, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 283 boys were named Blaise — good for #808 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Blaise against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Blaise in class?
Blaise scores 66 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Blaise is most common
Geography matters for names, and Blaise is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Blaises were TX (15), FL (13), NY (13), CA (10), MN (10). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Blaise
Statistically, parents drawn to Blaise tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Blaze, Brodie, Bronson, Blaize, and Bishop.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Blaise | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 213 | #1038 |
| 2024 | 194 | #1106 |
| 2023 | 199 | #1080 |
| 2022 | 219 | #1015 |
| 2021 | 217 | #1006 |
| 2020 | 235 | #935 |
| 2019 | 235 | #927 |
| 2018 | 204 | #1012 |
| 2017 | 234 | #910 |
| 2016 | 238 | #904 |
| 2015 | 283 | #808 |
| 2014 | 262 | #851 |
| 2013 | 230 | #904 |
| 2012 | 227 | #909 |
| 2011 | 213 | #935 |
| 2010 | 211 | #949 |
| 2009 | 206 | #969 |
| 2008 | 184 | #1031 |
| 2007 | 197 | #990 |
| 2006 | 188 | #985 |
| 2005 | 172 | #999 |
| 2004 | 196 | #884 |
| 2003 | 216 | #804 |
| 2002 | 214 | #803 |
| 2001 | 208 | #805 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Blaise a popular boy name?
Blaise ranked #1040 among boys in 2025 with 213 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #808.
When was the name Blaise most popular?
Blaise peaked in 2015, when 283 American boys received the name (ranked #808 that year). Since 2015 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Blaise?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,451 newborn American boys was named Blaise. It scores 66/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.