Blase
Derived from Greek, meaning "blasphemous" or "irreverent".
Name Census estimates that about 521 living Americans carry the first name Blase. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Blase today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Blase births was 1948 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Blase. 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
521
~ 1 in 657,878 Americans
Peak year
1948
16 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,010
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Blase: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Blase from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 110 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Blase 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 Blase during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Blases live
Origin
Meaning and history of Blase
The name Blase finds its origins in the Greek language and culture, tracing back to the late antiquity period. It is derived from the Greek word "blastos," meaning "sprout" or "offspring." The name is closely associated with the Christian martyr Saint Blaise, who lived in the 3rd century AD.
Saint Blaise was a physician and bishop of Sebastea in historical Armenia. According to legend, he was known for his ability to perform miraculous healings, particularly for ailments related to the throat. His feast day, celebrated on February 3rd, is traditionally marked by the blessing of throats, a ritual still practiced in some Christian denominations.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Blase can be found in the hagiographical accounts of Saint Blaise's life and martyrdom. These stories, which date back to the 4th century, helped popularize the name among early Christian communities in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Blase. One of the earliest was Blase of Amorium (c. 805 – c. 865), a Byzantine scholar and theologian who played a significant role in the iconoclastic controversy of the 9th century. Another prominent figure was Blase of Parma (1490 – 1567), an Italian philosopher and legal scholar who contributed to the development of natural law theory.
In the realm of the arts, Blase Cuperman (1884 – 1941) was a renowned Polish painter and graphic artist active in the early 20th century. His works are celebrated for their vibrant colors and depictions of urban life. Blase Bonpane (1929 – 2018), an American-born Catholic priest and activist, gained recognition for his advocacy of human rights and social justice causes.
Blase J. Cupich (born 1949) is a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, currently serving as the Archbishop of Chicago. He is known for his progressive stance on various social issues and his efforts to promote dialogue and reconciliation within the church.
While the name Blase has its roots in ancient Greek and Christian traditions, it has maintained a presence throughout history, carried by individuals from diverse fields and backgrounds, each leaving their mark on their respective eras and disciplines.
People
Blase + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Blase 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
Blase: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Blase?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 521 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Blase 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 657,878 US residents.
Is Blase a common name?
We classify Blase as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 779 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Blase most popular?
The single biggest year for Blase was 1948, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Blase is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Blase a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Blase 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.
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.