Flame

A girl's name of Latin origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Only 5 babies have been named Flame in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.

Flame is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Flame is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, from the Latin flamma meaning 'fire' or 'flame' — a bold, elemental name that speaks to passion, intensity, and burning light.

EtymologyShow more

Flame first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1953. Arriving in the 1950s, Flame appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.

Its Latin classification suggests a path from latin linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1953

1953

Peak year

5 births

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Popularity Over Time

Flame has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1953.

First appeared: 1953Peak: 1953 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Flame
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1950s	5	#5948	—

The Story of Flame

A Baby Boomer name

Peaking in 1953, Flame is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Flame are most likely born between 1953 and 1953.

How rare is Flame?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Flame is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1953, peaked in the 1950s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 1953–1953)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Flame
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1953	5	#5948	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flame a boy's or girl's name?

Flame is primarily a girl's name.

When was Flame most popular?

Flame reached its peak popularity in 1953 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Flame?

Flame is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1953. Its peak was in 1953.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1953–1953