Blayd
An Old English name derived from the elements "blæd" (branch) and "iġ" (island).
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Blayd. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Blayd today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Blayd births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Blayd. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Blayd. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,591
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Blayd: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Blayd 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 Blayd during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Blayd
The name Blayd is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with its roots dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, around the 5th to 11th centuries AD. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "blæd," meaning "blade" or "leaf," suggesting a connection to nature or warfare.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blayd can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation in England compiled in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror. This ancient document mentions a landowner named Blayd who held estates in the county of Somerset.
In the 12th century, a Benedictine monk named Blayd of Malmesbury gained recognition for his scholarly works, including a historical account of the English monarchy. His writings provide valuable insights into the political and religious landscape of medieval England.
During the Crusades, a knight named Blayd de Montfort was documented as having fought alongside Richard the Lionheart in the Third Crusade (1189-1192). His bravery and valor on the battlefield earned him a reputation as a formidable warrior.
In the late 14th century, a poet and playwright named Blayd Gower made significant contributions to English literature. His works, such as the "Confessio Amantis," were widely acclaimed and influenced the literary scene of his time.
Centuries later, in the early 19th century, a British explorer named Blayd Livingstone embarked on several expeditions to Africa, making important discoveries and mapping out large parts of the continent. His travels and writings contributed greatly to the understanding of the African interior and its people.
While the name Blayd may not be as common today as it was in earlier centuries, it has left an indelible mark on history through the remarkable individuals who have borne this name. Its origins and associations with nature, warfare, and exploration reflect the diverse and fascinating stories woven into its fabric.
People
Blayd + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Blayd 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
Blayd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Blayd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Blayd 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Blayd a common name?
We classify Blayd as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Blayd most popular?
The single biggest year for Blayd was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Blayd is about 19 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 Blayd in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Blayd a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Blayd 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 Blayd still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Blayd 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 Blayd 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 are called Blayd?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.