An uncommon Old English pick — distinctive and rare.
An English surname transferred from the nickname originating as a nickname.
Bliss is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, from bliss meaning 'perfect happiness' or 'spiritual joy.' As a word name it radiates pure positivity — a name that is essentially a blessing spoken aloud with every use.
Bliss sits alongside Joy, Grace, and Serenity in the family of one-word names that convey a quality parents wish for their children.
Bliss climbed 4072 spots in the last 20 years — from #6264 to #2192.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 354 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 475 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 243 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 158 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 225 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 108 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 68 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 29 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 22 | — |
| 1910s | 23 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 86 | #2192 |
| 2023 | 94 | #2061 |
| 2022 | 48 | #3319 |
| 2021 | 69 | #2537 |
| 2020 | 57 | #2855 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3400 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3443 |
| 2017 | 41 | #3704 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3717 |
| 2015 | 46 | #3439 |
| 2014 | 51 | #3191 |
| 2013 | 43 | #3582 |
| 2012 | 56 | #3012 |
| 2011 | 57 | #2993 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3320 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4498 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5310 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6356 |
| 2006 | 37 | #4008 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4854 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for girls, Bliss has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 225 births since 1887.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1916–2024) · Methodology