Total births
737
Boys' name · since 1996
Blayden
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 737 babies named Blayden, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4999
- among boys today
- 737
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Blayden is the #4999 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 737 recorded since 1996.
Social Security Administration records show Blayden recorded 737 times among boys since 1996, holding rank #4999 nationally today, ahead of 65% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #4999 among boys today
- 737 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Blayden is currently the #4999 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 737 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4999
- among boys today
- 737
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Blayden vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4999
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Blayden was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
55 babies were named Blayden in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Blayden compares
737 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
Blayden's all-time total is 101% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Blayden | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 737 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 23 | 22,252 |
Blayden's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Blayden splits its recorded history at 2012: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2010 peak of 55 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Blayden at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#4,999
Active since
1996
Blayden popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Blayden by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Blayden's strongest decade.
388 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Blayden births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
240 births
- 2010s
2010s
388 births
- 2020s 97
2020s
97 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 388 births (53% of all-time use).
How Blayden 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 Blayden's total volume
Blayden vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Blayden by state
Where Blayden concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 28 | 3.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 27 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.7% |
North Carolina share of Blayden's total US births 3.8%
Even split
28 of 737 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Blayden? ▼
737 babies have been named Blayden since 1996. It currently ranks #4999 among boys. The peak year was 2010 with 55 births.
When was Blayden most popular? ▼
Blayden was most popular in the 2010s decade with 388 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Blayden most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Blayden are North Carolina (28 births), Texas (27 births), Oklahoma (10 births).
How long has the name Blayden been used? ▼
Blayden has been recorded in Social Security data since 1996, spanning 30 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Blayden? ▼
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 Blayden's data
- Blayden's decade-level peak was the 2010s (388 total births); usage has since declined to 97 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Blaydens (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Blayden
Nearby Names Like Blayden
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Blayden
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 Blayden side by side: Blayden vs Blake Blayden vs Blaine Blayden vs Blair
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Blayden
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, 1996–2025 (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. "Blayden: #4999 Boys' Name - 737 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/blayden. 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 Blayden 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.