Blaze Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Blaze is a name of Latin origin meaning 'fire' or 'flame'. It evolved from Latin to Old French and then to English, reflecting a strong and vibrant character. The name has no biblical relevance, but it gained popularity in modern times due to its fiery connotation and association with dynamic personalities.
The name Blaze is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Blaze has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Blaze' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3471st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3681st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1480th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 855th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 789th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8499th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7686th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6611th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Blaze' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Blaze"
Pronunciation
/bleɪz/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Blaze is derived from the Latin word 'blāsa', meaning 'to stutter' or 'lisp'. It is also associated with the Old French word 'blaze', meaning 'flame' or 'fire'.
Meaning
fire, flame
Language Evolution
Latin: blāsa, Old French: blaze, English: Blaze
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century, often associated with fiery imagery and strong personalities.
Variants & Derivatives
Blayze, Blaz, Blaise
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Blaze is often perceived as a bold and adventurous name, associated with strength and warmth.
Famous People
Blaze Foley, an American singer-songwriter., Blaze Jordan, a professional baseball player.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Blaze"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Blaze"
"Blaze" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3471st of 7552 | 103 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3681st of 10718 | 126 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1480th of 16616 | 872 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 855th of 24088 | 3,436 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 789th of 23106 | 3,633 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8499th of 27321 | 126 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7686th of 35406 | 232 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6611th of 30306 | 217 |
Regional Popularity of "Blaze" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
40.43% 1490th/3685 |
34.15% 1528th/4475 |
30.65% 1592nd/5194 |
27.16% 1716th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.06% 736th/4582 |
20.45% 1056th/5164 |
12.06% 882nd/7313 |
11.97% 893rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
18.07% 720th/3984 |
23.36% 1048th/4487 |
10.47% 714th/6822 |
15.60% 979th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Blaze" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
94.65% 6922nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
87.73% 5985th/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Blaze"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Blaze" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.