Blas
Every Blas since 1880 — 2,921 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Blas
Blas is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,503 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,921 American babies have been named Blas. Its peak came in 1988, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Blas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Blas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,503 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,694 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,097 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3,700 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,138 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,485 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,820 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,351 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,115 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,340 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,565 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,910 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,485 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,410 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,803 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,721 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,928 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,157 |
| 2007 | 31 | #3,453 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3,311 |
| 2005 | 42 | #2,620 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,291 |
| 2003 | 36 | #2,737 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2,821 |
| 2001 | 35 | #2,688 |
| 2000 | 38 | #2,482 |
| 1995 | 35 | #2,255 |
| 1990 | 38 | #1,975 |
| 1985 | 26 | #2,122 |
| 1980 | 28 | #1,969 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2,213 |
| 1970 | 36 | #1,396 |
| 1965 | 19 | #1,810 |
| 1960 | 34 | #1,363 |
| 1955 | 26 | #1,506 |
| 1950 | 30 | #1,315 |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,449 |
| 1940 | 26 | #1,314 |
| 1935 | 22 | #1,454 |
| 1930 | 23 | #1,537 |
| 1925 | 26 | #1,455 |
| 1920 | 27 | #1,425 |
| 1915 | 19 | #1,611 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #827 |
Famous people named Blas
- Blas de Lezo Military personnel · 1689–1741
- Blas Cantó Singer · b. 1991
- Blas Pérez Soccer player · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Blas in 2025?
Blas ranked #6,503 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Blas?
2,921 babies have been named Blas in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Blas most popular?
Blas peaked in 1988, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Blas a boy or girl name?
Blas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Blas rising or falling?
Blas is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Blas?
Well-known people named Blas include Blas de Lezo (military personnel), Blas Cantó (singer), Blas Pérez (soccer player).