Blaze

Blaze is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 333 boys in the United States.

Blaze at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Blaze

Blaze belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Blaze first appears in Social Security records in 1921. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #707 in 2015, and in 2024 333 babies received the name — 8,175 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Blaze in US records

First recorded (US)
1921
Best US rank
#707 in 2015
Peak year
2015
Babies named Blaze in 2024
333
Total since 1880
8,175

Blaze in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1505 in 1999
Babies named Blaze in 2025
14
Total since 1996
258

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Blaze mean?

The meaning of Blaze is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Blaze a boy or girl name?

Blaze is a boy name. In 2024, 333 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Blaze?

Blaze comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Blaze?

Blaze first appears in US records in 1921. Its best-ever ranking was #707 in 2015, and 333 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].