Blaize Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BLAYZ /bleɪz/
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: fire; English: blaze
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Blaize has its roots in the Latin name Blasius, which is derived from the word "blasius," meaning "lisping" or "stammering." This Latin form transitioned into Old French as "Blaise," which was then adopted into Middle English as "Blaize." The evolution of the name reflects a common pattern in the migration of names through languages, particularly during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French names were introduced into English vernacular. Historically, the name Blaize is associated with Saint Blaise, a 4th-century bishop of Sebaste in Armenia, who became a popular saint in medieval Christianity.
His feast day is celebrated on February 3rd, and he is often invoked for protection against ailments of the throat. The prominence of Saint Blaise in Christian hagiography contributed to the name's usage in various forms across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by the Latin Church.
The name appears in several historical texts, including the Vulgate Bible, which helped disseminate Christian names and their associated saints throughout the medieval period. Culturally, the name Blaize has been linked to themes of protection and healing, largely due to the legacy of Saint Blaise.
In addition to its religious significance, the name has been employed in various literary and artistic contexts, symbolizing strength and resilience. The diminutive form "Blaise" has also been used, particularly in French-speaking regions, further embedding the name within cultural narratives.
Overall, Blaize carries a rich historical and cultural resonance, reflecting its journey through language and time.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Blaize was first seen in the United States in 1982.
Blaize has ranked as high as #1265 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in Louisiana, Texas, Pennsylvania, California, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Blaize has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Blaize is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Blaize was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Blaize (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Blaize.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2017 | 69 |
| 2016 | 71 |
| 2015 | 78 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2013 | 97 |
| 2012 | 71 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2010 | 55 |
| 2009 | 63 |
| 2008 | 63 |
| 2007 | 62 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2005 | 58 |
| 2004 | 63 |
| 2003 | 79 |
| 2002 | 73 |
| 2001 | 56 |
| 2000 | 68 |
| 1999 | 45 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |