Total births
532
Unisex name · since 1997
Blessin
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 532 babies named Blessin, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8685
- among girls today
- 532
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other girls
532 babies have been named Blessin since 1997, making it today's #8685 unisex name.
Blessin has 532 recorded births among girls since 1997, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #8685 as of the latest data, more common than 51% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #8685 among girls today
- 532 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 51% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Blessin is currently the #8685 unisex name in America, more common than 51% of girls - 532 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8685
- among girls today
- 532
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other girls
Blessin vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8685
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 51% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Blessin was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
36 babies were named Blessin in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Blessin compares
532 Top 43% higher than 57% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Blessin's all-time total is 39% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Blessin | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 532 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 48 | 19,840 |
Blessin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Blessin's full recorded timeline at 2012, 65% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 35% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1997, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2019 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Blessin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#8,685
Active since
1997
Blessin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Blessin popularity over time - boys
33 total births recorded since 2018 (Blessin as boys' name)
Blessin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Blessin's strongest decade.
244 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Blessin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
148 births
- 2010s
2010s
244 births
- 2020s
2020s
135 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 244 births (46% of all-time use).
How Blessin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Blessin's total volume
Blessin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Blessin by state
Where Blessin concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 12 | 2.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.9% |
New York share of Blessin's total US births 2.3%
Even split
12 of 532 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Blessin? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 532 babies named Blessin. Today it holds rank #8685 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 36 births.
When was Blessin most popular? ▼
Blessin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 244 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Blessin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Blessin are New York (12 births), Texas (6 births), North Carolina (5 births).
Is Blessin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Blessin is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 532 births, and as a boy's name it has 33 births.
How long has the name Blessin been used? ▼
Blessin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1997, spanning 29 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Blessin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Blessing, Blessyn, Blenda, Bless, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Blessin's data
- Blessin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (244 total births) through the 2020s (135) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Blessins (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Blessin
Nearby Names Like Blessin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Blessin
Blessing Girl
#1110 4,343 births
Blessyn Girl
#1330 1,239 births
Blenda Girl
1,022 births
Bless Girl
#8614 319 births
Blen Girl
#11732 281 births
Compare Blessin side by side: Blessin vs Blessing Blessin vs Blessyn Blessin vs Blenda
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Blessin
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, 1997–2025 (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. "Blessin: #8685 Unisex Name - 532 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/blessin. 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 Blessin 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.