Holding steady.
Popularity of Blanch since 1880
Babies named Blanch per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Blanch's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 448 |
| 1890s | 738 |
| 1900s | 852 |
| 1910s | 1,390 |
| 1920s | 1,458 |
| 1930s | 713 |
| 1940s | 414 |
| 1950s | 271 |
| 1960s | 108 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Blanch is a historical variant of Blanche, a name derived from the Old French word 'blanc' meaning 'white'. It was most popular in the late 19th century, peaking in 1885, and has since fallen out of common usage. According to U.S. Social Security data, Blanch first appeared in records in 1880 and saw its highest usage in the 1880s, though it never achieved a rank within the top 1000 names. Its trajectory has been stable but minimal, reflecting a preference for the fuller form Blanche in modern times. No top states are associated with the name, suggesting its use was widespread but not concentrated.
Blanch is a variant of Blanche, derived from the Old French word 'blanc' meaning 'white' or 'fair'. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and was moderately popular in the Middle Ages. It saw peak usage in the 1880s in the United States, with a rank among the top 1000 names, though its use has since declined.
Where Blanch is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Blanche
Sibling names for Blanch
Names that share Blanch's style, for a brother or sister.
