Blade
Meaningblade · English
- US rank
- #3,450
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,167 in 1996
33 babies were named Blade in the US in 2025. It has climbed 284 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1982–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Blade you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 51,813 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Blade, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Blade would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBlade first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1996, when it reached #1,167.
- Then vs nowBlade was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 20,661 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 51,813.
- TrendBlade has climbed 284 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,450. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Blade means “blade”.
About the name Blade
Blade is a boy name of English origin meaning “blade”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-ade”. US birth records list Blade for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 43 of those 44 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #1,167 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,450, with 33 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.7 | 175,824 boys |
| 1990s | 37 | 26,853 boys |
| 2000s | 38 | 26,199 boys |
| 2010s | 21 | 47,438 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 58,651 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Blade
What does the name Blade mean?
Blade means “blade” in English.
What is the origin of the name Blade?
Blade has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Blade a boy or girl name?
Blade is a boy name.
How popular is the name Blade?
Blade ranked #3,450 for US boys in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#1,167).