Blayten
An English masculine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Blayten. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Blayten today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Blayten births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Blayten. 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 Blayten. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,717
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Blayten: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Blayten 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 Blayten 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Blayten
The name Blayten is a unique and intriguing moniker with a fascinating history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic language of Brittonic, which was spoken in parts of Great Britain and France during the Iron Age and Roman period. The name is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root *blātos, which means "bare" or "naked."
In its earliest recorded form, the name was spelled "Blatton" or "Blathon," and it was used as a personal name among the Celtic tribes of Britain. It is speculated that the name may have been given to children born during times of famine or hardship, when resources were scarce and families struggled to clothe and feed their offspring.
The first documented mention of the name Blayten can be found in the Annales Cambriae, a medieval chronicle of Welsh history. The text records the birth of a nobleman named Blayten ap Rhiwallon in the year 924 AD. Blayten ap Rhiwallon was a prominent figure in the Kingdom of Gwynedd and is said to have played a significant role in the Welsh resistance against the Anglo-Saxon invaders.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Blayten of Mercia, a monk who lived in the 9th century AD. He was renowned for his scholarship and his contributions to the preservation of ancient texts, particularly those related to Celtic mythology and folklore.
In the 12th century, a man named Blayten the Bard gained fame for his poetic works and his skill as a musician. He is credited with composing several traditional Welsh ballads that are still sung today.
During the Renaissance period, a French artist named Blayten Dubois (1512-1578) achieved recognition for his exquisite portraits and landscapes. His works can be found in several prestigious museums across Europe.
More recently, in the 19th century, a Scottish explorer named Blayten MacKenzie (1819-1892) made significant contributions to the field of cartography. He led several expeditions to remote regions of Africa and Asia, mapping previously unexplored territories.
While the name Blayten may not be as common today as it once was, it carries a rich history and a unique blend of Celtic and Brittonic influences. Its enduring legacy serves as a testament to the fascinating cultural tapestry woven throughout the ages.
People
Blayten + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Blayten as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
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FAQ
Blayten: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Blayten?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Blayten 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Blayten a common name?
We classify Blayten as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Blayten most popular?
The single biggest year for Blayten was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Blayten is about 17 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 Blayten in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Blayten a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Blayten 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 Blayten still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Blayten 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 Blayten 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 have Blayten as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Blayten, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.