How Many People Are Named Blade?

Complete statistics for the name Blade: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Blade
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Blade is a very rare name for boys, with only 2,061 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 160,138 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 74% of those named Blade being under 30 years old.

~1,697
Living in US
1 in 195,315
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Strong Sharp Determined
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and ability to bring harmony to their surroundings.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,184
Worldwide Bearers
#350,891
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,061
🇵🇭 Philippines
12
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
11
🇨🇦 Canada
10
🇧🇾 Belarus
9
🇮🇳 India
8
🇳🇬 Nigeria
7
🇦🇺 Australia
6
🇰🇭 Cambodia
5
🇰🇷 South Korea
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,061 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
1,563
Would be under 30 (74%)
540
Would be 30–60 (26%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,103 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Blade Through the Generations

Blade reached its peak popularity in 2002 with 112 births, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, the average age of someone named Blade is 23, with most falling into the under-30 bracket. The name's origins are rooted in modern American coinage, evoking strength and sharpness, which aligns well with its youthful demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 112
Ohio 90
Louisiana 83
Indiana 56
California 43
Pennsylvania 33
Oklahoma 32
Illinois 27
Michigan 22
Florida 20

✨ Similar Names to Blade

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Blade's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Blade

How Many People Have the Name Blade?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,697 people in the United States currently share the name Blade. That works out to roughly 1 in every 195,315 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Blade a Common or Rare Name?

Blade is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Blade Mean?

Blade means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Blade in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Blade Most Popular?

The name Blade reached peak popularity in 2002, with 112 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Blade?

Approximately 1,697 people named Blade live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,697. That works out to roughly 1 in 195,315 Americans.

Is Blade a rare name?

Blade is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 195,315 Americans has this name.

What does the name Blade mean?

Blade means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Blade more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Blade are male and 0% are female.

When was Blade most popular?

Blade peaked in 2002 with 112 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,697
All-Time Births1,697
1 in X1 in 195,315
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2002
World Rank#350,891
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.