Blayze
A masculine name originating from English meaning "bright flame or blaze".
Name Census estimates that about 1,297 living Americans carry the first name Blayze. It is a predominantly male name (93.1% of registrations). The average person named Blayze today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Blayze births was 2014 (74 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Blayze. 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 Blayze with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Blayze is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 264,267 Americans
Peak year
2014
74 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,789
Tracked since 1984
Census
Blayze in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 942 people with the first name Blayze, which placed it at #12,982 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
#12,982
National first-name rank
People counted
942
942 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
71.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blayze
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Blayze is White at 71.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Two or More Races (9.0%). 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 Blayze 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 Blayze at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White71.4% · 673
- Hispanic or Latino9.1% · 86
- Two or more races9.0% · 85
- Black or African American6.5% · 61
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.2% · 21
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 16
Gender
Gender distribution for Blayze
Blayze leans heavily male at 93.1% of total registrations, but 90 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Blayze as a male name
- Ranked #3,789 in 2024
- 29 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (69 births)
Blayze as a female name
- Ranked #15,630 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (12 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Blayze leans strongly male. 858 people counted with this name were male (91.8%), compared with 77 female bearers (8.2%).
Popularity
Blayze: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Blayze from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 590 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Blayze remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Blayze 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 Blayze during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Blayzes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma recorded the most babies named Blayze, while Ohio, Illinois, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Blayze
The name Blayze is a unique and distinctive name with a rich history and etymology. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English word "blæse," which means "a blaze" or "a flame." This word was derived from the Proto-Germanic root "blas-," which also gave rise to words like "blaze" and "blast" in modern English.
In ancient times, the name Blayze was likely used as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone with fiery red hair or a spirited and passionate personality. It may have been particularly popular among the Anglo-Saxon communities in Britain during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blayze can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Blæse" in this historical document, indicating its usage during the Norman period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Blayze. One of the most famous was Blayze the Bold (c. 1150-1220), a renowned knight and crusader who fought in the Third Crusade alongside Richard the Lionheart. His bravery and skill in battle earned him a place in the annals of medieval English history.
Another significant figure was Blayze of Canterbury (1225-1292), a respected scholar and theologian who served as the Archbishop of Canterbury during the turbulent reign of King Henry III. His writings on theology and philosophy were highly influential in shaping the intellectual landscape of medieval Europe.
In the 16th century, Blayze Makepeace (1540-1610) was a prominent English playwright and poet, known for his satirical works that critiqued the social and political issues of his time. His plays were widely performed in London's theaters and earned him a reputation as a skilled wordsmith.
During the English Civil War, Blayze Cromwell (1620-1678), a distant relative of Oliver Cromwell, gained fame as a skilled military commander who fought for the Parliamentarian cause. His strategic brilliance and unwavering loyalty to the Puritan ideals of the time made him a respected figure among his contemporaries.
In more recent times, Blayze Thorne (1892-1972) was a renowned American artist and illustrator whose works captured the spirit of the American West. His vivid depictions of cowboys, Native Americans, and rugged landscapes have become iconic representations of the frontier era.
While the name Blayze may not be as common as some other names, it carries a rich legacy and a sense of fiery determination and passion. Its historical roots and unique sound make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with character and cultural significance.
People
Blayze + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Blayze 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
Blayze: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Blayze?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,297 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Blayze 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 264,267 US residents.
Is Blayze a common name?
We classify Blayze as "Rare". It ranks above 91.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,311 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Blayze most popular?
The single biggest year for Blayze was 2014, when 74 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Blayze is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Blayze in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 942 people with the name Blayze, or 0.31 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #12,982 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 Blayze 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 Blayze?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Blayze leans strongly male. 858 people counted with this name were male (91.8%), compared with 77 female bearers (8.2%). 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 Blayze?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Blayze is White at 71.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Two or More Races (9.0%). 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 Blayze most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Blayze in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.4% (673 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 Blayze in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Blayze a male name?
Yes, 93.1% of people registered as Blayze 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 Blayze still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Blayze 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 Blayze 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 named Blayze?
Want to know how many Americans are named Blayze? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.