Bliss
Girl name · Anglo Saxon · Old English
Meaningjoy · English
- US rank
- #2,214
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,691 in 1986
83 babies were named Bliss in the US in 2025. It has climbed 636 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1916–2025
US births per million boys, 1887–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Bliss you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 19,380 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Bliss, 83 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bliss would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBliss first shows up in US birth records in 1887, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 138 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1986, when it reached #1,691.
- Then vs nowBliss is 6.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 120,482 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 19,380.
- TrendBliss has climbed 636 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,214. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBliss is most popular in Louisiana, where it ranks #776, followed by Maryland (#840). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn English, Bliss means “joy”. Our records link it to Anglo Saxon and Old English roots.
About the name Bliss
Bliss is a girl name of Anglo Saxon and Old English origin meaning “joy”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-iss”. US birth records list Bliss for girls from 1916 to 2025, in 77 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1986, when it ranked #1,691 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,214, with 83 babies.
Origin:Anglo Saxon namesOld English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.2 | 191,388 girls |
| 1940s | 1.5 | 675,676 girls |
| 1950s | 1.5 | 671,141 girls |
| 1960s | 3.8 | 265,252 girls |
| 1970s | 7.1 | 141,243 girls |
| 1980s | 13 | 77,280 girls |
| 1990s | 8.7 | 114,548 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 76,104 girls |
| 2010s | 27 | 36,860 girls |
| 2020s | 45 | 22,124 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 16 | 60,852 boys |
| 1900s | 3.8 | 264,550 boys |
| 1910s | 8.3 | 120,773 boys |
| 1920s | 3.2 | 314,465 boys |
| 1930s | 2.5 | 403,226 boys |
| 1940s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 boys |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 1,923,077 boys |
| 2000s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 671,141 boys |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 206,897 boys |
Other spellings of Bliss
More Anglo Saxon girl names
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Audrey · noble strength
- Girl name: Gemma · gem
- Girl name: Esme · esteemed
- Girl name: Gwendolyn · white ring
- Girl name: Florence · flourishing
- Girl name: Bonnie · pretty
- Girl name: Edith · prosperous in war
Questions about the name Bliss
What does the name Bliss mean?
Bliss means “joy” in English.
What is the origin of the name Bliss?
Bliss has Anglo Saxon, Old English roots in our records. Other Anglo Saxon names include Daisy, Audrey, Gemma.
Is Bliss a boy or girl name?
Bliss is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Bliss?
Bliss ranked #2,214 for US girls in 2025, given to 83 babies. Its best year was 1986 (#1,691).