Blaze
Blaze first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2015, when 354 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Blaze popular?
Steady Blaze has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2015.
| 2020s | 1,930 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,856 | |
| 2000s | 2,282 | |
| 1990s | 939 | |
| 1980s | 283 | |
| 1970s | 96 | |
| 1960s | 57 | |
| 1950s | 60 | |
| 1920s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Blaze mean?
Modern English word name from 'blaze', a bright flame or fire. Note: the similar-looking name Blaise is unrelated to fire, deriving from Latin 'blaesus' ('lisping'); Blaze is spelled and read for the fire word.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Blaze mean?
Blaze means Flame. Modern English word name from 'blaze', a bright flame or fire. Note: the similar-looking name Blaise is unrelated to fire, deriving from Latin 'blaesus' ('lisping'); Blaze is spelled and read for the fire word.
What is the origin of the name Blaze?
Blaze is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Blaze?
Blaze is pronounced “BLAYZ.”
Is Blaze a boy or a girl name?
Blaze is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Blaze a popular name right now?
Blaze has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2015.
How popular is the name Blaze?
In 2025, Blaze ranked #781 · U.S. boys and #4896 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Blaze most popular?
Blaze was most popular in 2015, when about 354 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Blaze?
Names similar to Blaze include Indigo, Sable, Marlowe, Dusk, Navy.
What names go well with Blaze?
english names that pair well with Blaze include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.