Blaize
Primarily a boy's name of Latin origin with 1,840 recorded births. Also given to 264 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Blaize is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, a variant of Blaise, derived from the Latin blaesus meaning 'lisping' or possibly from a Celtic root. Saint Blaise was a 4th-century bishop and martyr, patron saint of those with throat ailments.
The Z spelling gives the classic saint's name a fiery, modern edge — conjuring images of blazing flame more than the original linguistic meaning.
EtymologyShow more
Blaize is cataloged under the Latin naming tradition. Latin-origin names have been a backbone of Western naming for centuries, carried forward through the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church, and the Romance languages.
In the U.S., Blaize has been recorded as a boy's name since 1982, with 1,840 total births. Browse the Latin names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Blaize was #1934 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2909, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 255 | #2608 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 656 | #2203 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 641 | #1960 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 244 | #3208 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 44 | #5516 | — |
The Story of Blaize
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2013, Blaize is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Blaize are most likely born between 2003 and 2023.
How rare is Blaize?
Only about 1 in every 83,721 babies born in 2024 was named Blaize — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1982, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 656 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Blaize by the numbers
- Would fill 38 school buses
- Meeting one Blaize per day would take 5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(41 years, 1982–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 | #2909 |
| 2023 | 66 | #2174 |
| 2022 | 45 | #2833 |
| 2021 | 54 | #2464 |
| 2020 | 47 | #2661 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3576 |
| 2018 | 53 | #2446 |
| 2017 | 69 | #2035 |
| 2016 | 71 | #2013 |
| 2015 | 78 | #1874 |
| 2014 | 59 | #2258 |
| 2013 | 97 | #1590 |
| 2012 | 71 | #1984 |
| 2011 | 72 | #1929 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2329 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2146 |
| 2008 | 63 | #2142 |
| 2007 | 62 | #2166 |
| 2006 | 56 | #2251 |
| 2005 | 58 | #2115 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Blaize as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Blaize has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 264 births since 1988.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1982–2024