Declining since 2001, #3,450 for boys today.
Popularity of Blade since 1982
Babies named Blade per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 86 |
| 1990s | 718 |
| 2000s | 758 |
| 2010s | 397 |
| 2020s | 177 |
Meaning & origin
Blade is a modern English word name that first entered U.S. naming records in 1982, reflecting a late-20th-century trend of adopting strong, noun-based names. Its most popular year was 2002, when it reached rank 3450, with about 1 in 51,760 babies receiving the name. Since then, usage has been declining gradually. The name's trajectory shows a falling pattern from 2001 onward, indicative of niche appeal that has not sustained mainstream growth. Although not common in any particular state, Blade embodies a contemporary, edgy style that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive and assertive name.
Blade is a modern English word name taken directly from the common noun for the cutting part of a knife or sword. Its use as a given name is recent and rare, first appearing in U.S. records in the 1980s. It likely gained some familiarity through popular culture, particularly the 1998 film 'Blade' starring Wesley Snipes, which may have influenced its peak usage around the early 2000s.
Sibling names for Blade
Names that share Blade's style, for a brother or sister.
