Blade
Every Blade since 1982 — 2,136 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Blade
Blade is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,454 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 2,136 American babies have been named Blade. Its peak came in 2002, when 112 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Blade stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Blade year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3,454 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,213 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,239 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,107 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,926 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3,740 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,729 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,000 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,486 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3,447 |
| 2015 | 44 | #2,724 |
| 2014 | 35 | #3,160 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2,671 |
| 2012 | 56 | #2,298 |
| 2011 | 54 | #2,351 |
| 2010 | 42 | #2,828 |
| 2009 | 56 | #2,322 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2,547 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2,239 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,128 |
| 2005 | 72 | #1,804 |
| 2004 | 62 | #1,956 |
| 2003 | 89 | #1,466 |
| 2002 | 112 | #1,223 |
| 2001 | 103 | #1,283 |
| 2000 | 95 | #1,342 |
| 1995 | 89 | #1,233 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,181 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,423 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Blade in 2025?
Blade ranked #3,454 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Blade?
2,136 babies have been named Blade in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Blade most popular?
Blade peaked in 2002, when 112 newborns received the name.
Is Blade a boy or girl name?
Blade is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Blade rising or falling?
Blade is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.