Blaze
Meaningflame · English
- US rank
- #781
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #707 in 2015
326 babies were named Blaze in the US in 2025. It has climbed 60 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1986–2025
US births per million boys, 1921–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Blaze you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Blaze, 326 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Blaze would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBlaze first shows up in US birth records in 1921, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 104 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #707.
- Then vs nowBlaze is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,977 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,238.
- TrendBlaze has climbed 60 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #781. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBlaze is most popular in Georgia, where it ranks #370, followed by Alabama (#422) and Kentucky (#422). It's in the top 1,000 in 22 states.
- MeaningIn English, Blaze means “flame”.
About the name Blaze
Blaze is a boy name of French origin meaning “flame”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-aze”. US birth records list Blaze for boys from 1921 to 2025, in 71 of those 105 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #707 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #781, with 326 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.2 | 310,078 girls |
| 1990s | 8.8 | 113,379 girls |
| 2000s | 7.8 | 128,370 girls |
| 2010s | 6.9 | 144,718 girls |
| 2020s | 16 | 62,500 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 1950s | 2.9 | 347,222 boys |
| 1960s | 2.8 | 353,357 boys |
| 1970s | 5.8 | 171,527 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 66,269 boys |
| 1990s | 48 | 20,657 boys |
| 2000s | 114 | 8,749 boys |
| 2010s | 152 | 6,589 boys |
| 2020s | 186 | 5,369 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Blaze
What does the name Blaze mean?
Blaze means “flame” in English.
What is the origin of the name Blaze?
Blaze has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Blaze a boy or girl name?
Blaze is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Blaze?
Blaze ranked #781 for US boys in 2025, given to 326 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#707).