Blayde
An English masculine name derived from the word "blade", meaning sharp edge.
Name Census estimates that about 287 living Americans carry the first name Blayde. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Blayde today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Blayde births was 2002 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Blayde. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Blayde with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
287
~ 1 in 1,194,266 Americans
Peak year
2002
20 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,070
Tracked since 1993
Census
Blayde in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 265 people with the first name Blayde, which placed it at #32,010 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,010
National first-name rank
People counted
265
265 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
82.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blayde
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Blayde is White at 82.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (6.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Blayde described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Blayde at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.3% · 218
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 18
- Two or more races6.4% · 17
- Black or African American2.3% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 2
Popularity
Blayde: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Blayde from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 107 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Blayde 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 Blayde during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Blaydes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Blayde
The name Blayde is a relatively modern name, with its origins likely rooted in the English language. It is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century as a combination or variation of the names Blake and Blade. While the exact etymology is uncertain, it may have been influenced by the word "blade," referring to a sharp, cutting implement or weapon.
The name does not appear to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its potential connection to the word "blade" could allude to warrior or military associations, as blades have been used in combat throughout history.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Blayde are relatively recent, with records showing its use in the late 20th century and early 21st century. Due to its modern nature, there are fewer notable historical figures with this name.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Blayde is Blayde Rosholt, an American mixed martial artist and former professional wrestler born in 1981. He competed in various organizations, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Another individual named Blayde is Blayde Maddox, an Australian professional wrestler currently performing on the independent circuit. He is known for his work in promotions such as Explosive Pro Wrestling and Melbourne City Wrestling.
In the entertainment industry, there is Blayde Wilkins, an American actor and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Young and the Restless" and "Unnatural."
Blayde Grayson is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician, known for his work in the punk rock and alternative rock genres. He has released several albums and has toured extensively.
Lastly, Blayde Berman is an American artist and photographer, known for his work in portraiture and fine art photography. His works have been exhibited in galleries across the United States.
While the name Blayde is relatively new and less common compared to more traditional names, it has gained some popularity in recent years, possibly due to its unique sound and potential associations with strength and sharpness.
People
Blayde + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Blayde 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
Blayde: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Blayde?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 287 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Blayde 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 1,194,266 US residents.
Is Blayde a common name?
We classify Blayde as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 290 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Blayde most popular?
The single biggest year for Blayde was 2002, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Blayde is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Blayde in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 265 people with the name Blayde, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,010 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Blayde in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Blayde?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Blayde leans strongly male. 262 people counted with this name were male (98.1%), compared with 5 female bearers (1.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Blayde?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Blayde is White at 82.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (6.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Blayde most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Blayde in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.3% (218 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Blayde in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Blayde a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Blayde 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 Blayde still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Blayde 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 Blayde 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.
How many people are called Blayde?
You can see how many Americans are named Blayde on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.