Total births
365
Girls' name · since 1914
Blondie
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 365 babies named Blondie, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 365
- total births
- 1914–1980
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
365 girls have been named Blondie since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Blondie has been recorded 365 times among girls since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1980.
- 365 total births
- 1914–1980 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
365 girls have been named Blondie since 1914, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1980.
- 365
- total births
- 1914–1980
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Blondie was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
19 babies were named Blondie in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Blondie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Blondie splits its recorded history at 1946: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1957 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Blondie at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Blondie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1980
- Peak year (1957)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Blondie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Blondie's strongest decade.
130 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Blondie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 29
1910s
29 births
- 1920s 34
1920s
34 births
- 1930s 19
1930s
19 births
- 1940s
1940s
112 births
- 1950s
1950s
130 births
- 1960s 34
1960s
34 births
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 130 births (36% of all-time use).
Blondie by state
Where Blondie concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 46 | 12.6% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.4% |
North Carolina share of Blondie's total US births 12.6%
Even split
46 of 365 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Blondie? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 365 babies named Blondie. The most recent recorded year was 1980. Its busiest year on record was 1957, with 19 births.
When was Blondie most popular? ▼
Blondie was most popular in the 1950s decade with 130 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Blondie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Blondie are North Carolina (46 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Blondie been used? ▼
Blondie has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 67 years of data through 1980.
What names are similar to Blondie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Blossom, Blondell, Blonnie, Bloom, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Blondie's data
- Blondie's decade-level peak was the 1950s (130 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Blondies (46 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 Blondie
Nearby Names Like Blondie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Blondie
Blossom Girl
#1943 3,422 births
Blondell Girl
1,475 births
Blonnie Girl
384 births
Bloom Girl
#3079 261 births
Blondine Girl
201 births
Compare Blondie side by side: Blondie vs Blossom Blondie vs Blondell Blondie vs Blonnie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1914–1980 (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. "Blondie: Baby Name Since 1914 - 365 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/blondie. 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 Blondie 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.