Blyss
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially meaning "bliss" or "happiness".
Name Census estimates that about 187 living Americans carry the first name Blyss. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Blyss today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Blyss births was 2022 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Blyss. 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 Blyss with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
187
~ 1 in 1,832,911 Americans
Peak year
2022
17 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,013
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Blyss: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Blyss 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 76 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Blyss 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 Blyss during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Blyss' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Blyss
The name Blyss is a modern invention that originated in the English language. It is derived from the word "bliss," which means a state of complete happiness or joy. While the word "bliss" has its roots in the Old English term "bliþs," meaning "blitheness" or "joy," there is no historical record of the name Blyss being used as a given name until recently.
This name is a neologism, a newly coined term or expression, that likely emerged in the late 20th or early 21st century. Its creation may have been influenced by the trend of inventing unique and unconventional baby names, often by modifying existing words or combining elements from different sources.
As a relatively new name, there are no known historical references or famous individuals from ancient times who bore the name Blyss. However, in recent decades, a few notable individuals have adopted or been given this name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blyss is Blyss Batchelor, a Canadian writer and poet born in 1972. Her work explores themes of identity, feminism, and the human experience.
Another individual with the name Blyss is Blyss Brittain, a contemporary American actress and model born in 1991. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including the series "Rosewood" and the movie "The Neighbor."
In the world of music, there is Blyss Taylor, a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1986. She has released several albums and is known for her blend of pop, rock, and soul genres.
Blyss Eliza, born in 1994, is a British fashion designer and entrepreneur. She founded her own clothing line, which focuses on sustainable and ethical practices in the fashion industry.
Lastly, Blyss Loomis, born in 1988, is an American artist known for her vibrant abstract paintings and mixed media works. Her art has been featured in various exhibitions and galleries across the United States.
These individuals, while not exhaustive, represent some of the notable people who have carried the name Blyss in recent times. As a modern name, its historical significance and usage are still evolving, making it a unique and contemporary choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their child.
People
Blyss + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Blyss 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
Blyss: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Blyss?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 187 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Blyss 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 1,832,911 US residents.
Is Blyss a common name?
We classify Blyss as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 189 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Blyss most popular?
The single biggest year for Blyss was 2022, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Blyss is about 14 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 Blyss in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Blyss a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Blyss in the SSA data are female. 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 Blyss still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Blyss 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 Blyss 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 common is the name Blyss?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Blyss at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.