Total births
1,899
Unisex name · since 1982
Blaize
Blaize has 1,899 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2013 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2897
- among boys today
- 1,899
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Blaize currently ranks #2897 among unisex names in America, with 1,899 babies recorded since 1982.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Blaize has been recorded 1,899 times among boys since 1982, currently ranked #2897 nationally and more common than 80% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #2897 among boys today
- 1,899 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Blaize is currently the #2897 unisex name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 1,899 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2897
- among boys today
- 1,899
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Blaize vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2897
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Blaize was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
97 babies were named Blaize in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Blaize compares
1,899 Top 22% higher than 78% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Blaize's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Blaize | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,899 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 97 | 23 | 22,252 |
Blaize's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Blaize splits its recorded history at 2005: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2013 peak of 97 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Blaize at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#2,897
Active since
1982
Blaize popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 97
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Blaize popularity over time - girls
275 total births recorded since 1988 (Blaize as girls' name)
Blaize by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Blaize's strongest decade.
656 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Blaize births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 44
1980s
44 births
- 1990s 244
1990s
244 births
- 2000s
2000s
641 births
- 2010s
2010s
656 births
- 2020s
2020s
314 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 656 births (35% of all-time use).
How Blaize compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Blaize's total volume
Blaize vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Blaize by state
Where Blaize concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 133 | 7.0% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 129 | 6.8% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 94 | 4.9% |
| #4 | California | | 46 | 2.4% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 37 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 33 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Florida | | 25 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 15 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Blaize's total US births 7.0%
Even split
133 of 1,899 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Blaize appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Blaize? ▼
1,899 babies have been named Blaize since 1982. It currently ranks #2897 among boys. The peak year was 2013 with 97 births.
When was Blaize most popular? ▼
Blaize was most popular in the 2010s decade with 656 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Blaize most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Blaize are Texas (133 births), Louisiana (129 births), Pennsylvania (94 births).
Is Blaize a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Blaize is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,899 births, and as a girl's name it has 275 births.
How long has the name Blaize been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Blaize since 1982 -- 44 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Blaize? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Blake, Blaine, Blair, Blaise, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Blaize's data
- Blaize's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (656 total births) through the 2020s (314) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Blaizes (133 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Blaize
Nearby Names Like Blaize
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Blaize
Blake Boy
#265 186,558 births
Blaine Boy
#1119 33,071 births
Blair Boy
#2172 15,009 births
Blaise Boy
#1106 8,768 births
Blaze Boy
#757 8,508 births
Compare Blaize side by side: Blaize vs Blake Blaize vs Blaine Blaize vs Blair
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Blaize
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1982–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Blaize: #2897 Unisex Name - 1,899 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/blaize. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Blaize draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.