Blaize
Boy name · #2405 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Blaize? In official American birth records, Blaize has been tracked continuously since 1982, giving it 43 years of documented American history.
Blaize is currently the #2405 boy name in the United States — 57 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1870, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 31,579 boys born in 2025 was named Blaize.
The 43-year story
Blaize first appears in the Social Security records in 1982, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 97 boys were named Blaize — good for #1588 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Blaize per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Blaize against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Blaize in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Blaize is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Blaize will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Blaize is most common
State-level data for Blaize is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Blaize
Statistically, parents drawn to Blaize tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Blayze, Blayne, Blaze, Blaise, and Burke.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Blaize | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | #2390 |
| 2024 | 44 | #2873 |
| 2023 | 66 | #2173 |
| 2022 | 46 | #2793 |
| 2021 | 54 | #2464 |
| 2020 | 47 | #2658 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3571 |
| 2018 | 53 | #2445 |
| 2017 | 69 | #2032 |
| 2016 | 71 | #2012 |
| 2015 | 78 | #1870 |
| 2014 | 59 | #2256 |
| 2013 | 97 | #1588 |
| 2012 | 71 | #1983 |
| 2011 | 72 | #1927 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2324 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2143 |
| 2008 | 63 | #2140 |
| 2007 | 62 | #2164 |
| 2006 | 56 | #2248 |
| 2005 | 58 | #2114 |
| 2004 | 63 | #1934 |
| 2003 | 79 | #1591 |
| 2002 | 73 | #1636 |
| 2001 | 56 | #1935 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Blaize?
In official American birth records, the name Blaize first appeared in 1982 (over 43 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 43 years.
Is Blaize a popular boy name?
Blaize ranked #2405 among boys in 2025 with 57 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1870.
When was the name Blaize most popular?
Blaize peaked in 2013, when 97 American boys received the name (ranked #1588 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Blaize?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 31,579 newborn American boys was named Blaize. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.