Blaiden
A masculine name of English origin meaning "one who remains loyal".
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the first name Blaiden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Blaiden today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Blaiden births was 2010 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Blaiden. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
124
~ 1 in 2,764,148 Americans
Peak year
2010
15 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2018 SSA rank
#10,956
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Blaiden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Blaiden from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 89 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Blaiden by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Blaiden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Blaiden
The name Blaiden is a variant of the Irish name Bladen, which is derived from the Gaelic word "bladh," meaning "wolf" or "famous." This name has its roots in ancient Celtic culture, where wolves held a significant symbolic importance, often associated with strength, courage, and loyalty.
The earliest recorded use of the name Blaiden dates back to the 12th century in Ireland. During this time, it was primarily used by members of noble families and clans, as names carried great significance and were often chosen to reflect a person's lineage or desired qualities.
One of the earliest historical references to the name Blaiden can be found in the "Annals of the Four Masters," a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In this text, there is mention of a Blaiden mac Cathail, who was a prominent chieftain in the 11th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Blaiden. One such figure was Blaiden of Bute, a Scottish prince who lived in the 7th century and was known for his religious devotion and patronage of monasteries.
Another prominent Blaiden was Blaiden mac Conchobair, an Irish king who ruled over the kingdom of Uí Failghe in the 12th century. He was renowned for his military prowess and success in battles against neighboring kingdoms.
In the 15th century, there was a Blaiden O'Callaghan, an Irish chieftain and poet who was celebrated for his literary works and contributions to the preservation of Irish culture and language.
During the 17th century, a Blaiden MacCarthy was a renowned Irish soldier who fought alongside the Catholic Confederates during the Irish Confederate Wars against the English Parliament.
In the 19th century, Blaiden McDermott was an Irish-American entrepreneur and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of Chicago and supported various charitable causes.
While the name Blaiden may have fallen out of widespread use in recent times, its historical roots and associations with strength, courage, and cultural significance remain a testament to its enduring legacy.
People
Blaiden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Blaiden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Blaiden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Blaiden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 124 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Blaiden going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,764,148 US residents.
Is Blaiden a common name?
We classify Blaiden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 125 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Blaiden most popular?
The single biggest year for Blaiden was 2010, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Blaiden is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Blaiden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Blaiden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Blaiden in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Blaiden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Blaiden in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Blaiden can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Blaiden?
You can see how many people have the name Blaiden on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.