Total births
1,790
Unisex name · since 1916
Bliss
Bliss has 1,790 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2153
- among girls today
- 1,790
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Bliss currently ranks #2153 among unisex names in America, with 1,790 babies recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bliss has been recorded 1,790 times among girls since 1916, currently ranked #2153 nationally and more common than 88% of girls, 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 1916 to 2025.
- #2153 among girls today
- 1,790 born since 1916
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bliss is currently the #2153 unisex name in America, more common than 88% of girls - 1,790 born since 1916, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2153
- among girls today
- 1,790
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Bliss vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2153
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 88% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Bliss was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
94 babies were named Bliss in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Bliss compares
1,790 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
Bliss's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bliss | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,790 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 94 | 48 | 19,840 |
Bliss's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Bliss splits its recorded history at 1987: 80% of all births land in the more recent half, 20% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1916 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 94 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Bliss at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,153
Active since
1916
Bliss popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 94
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Bliss popularity over time - boys
233 total births recorded since 1887 (Bliss as boys' name)
Bliss by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Bliss's strongest decade.
475 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Bliss births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 23
1910s
23 births
- 1940s 22
1940s
22 births
- 1950s 29
1950s
29 births
- 1960s 68
1960s
68 births
- 1970s 108
1970s
108 births
- 1980s
1980s
225 births
- 1990s 158
1990s
158 births
- 2000s
2000s
243 births
- 2010s
2010s
475 births
- 2020s
2020s
439 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 475 births (27% of all-time use).
How Bliss 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 Bliss's total volume
Bliss vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Bliss by state
Where Bliss concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 168 | 9.4% |
| #2 | California | | 139 | 7.8% |
| #3 | Florida | | 30 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 24 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 23 | 1.3% |
| #6 | New York | | 23 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 15 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 15 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Bliss's total US births 9.4%
Even split
168 of 1,790 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Bliss appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bliss? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 1,790 babies named Bliss. Today it holds rank #2153 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 94 births.
When was Bliss most popular? ▼
Bliss was most popular in the 2010s decade with 475 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Bliss most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bliss are Texas (168 births), California (139 births), Florida (30 births).
Is Bliss a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Bliss is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,790 births, and as a boy's name it has 233 births.
How long has the name Bliss been used? ▼
Records for Bliss go back to 1916, giving 110 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Bliss? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Blima, Blimy, Blimie, Blinda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Bliss's data
- Bliss's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (475 total births) through the 2020s (439) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Blisss (168 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 Bliss
Nearby Names Like Bliss
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bliss
Blima Girl
#3023 1,569 births
Blimy Girl
#2682 942 births
Blimie Girl
338 births
Blinda Girl
226 births
Blimi Girl
#6563 192 births
Compare Bliss side by side: Bliss vs Blima Bliss vs Blimy Bliss vs Blimie
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Bliss
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Toni #2151
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Karis #2155
6,744 births · Peak 2012
Pamela #2150
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Shae #2156
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Aaradhya #2149
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Jocelynn #2157
6,725 births · Peak 2010
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, 1916–2025 (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. "Bliss: #2153 Unisex Name - 1,790 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bliss. 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 Bliss 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.