Holding steady.
Popularity of Blasa since 1909
Babies named Blasa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1928, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Blasa's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 73 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 29 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Blasa is an extremely rare feminine name with Spanish origins. According to Social Security data, it was first recorded in 1909 with only a handful of births, and that same year marks its peak usage. Since then, the name has remained exceptionally uncommon, with fewer than 5 births annually in most recent decades. Its trajectory is stable at near-zero usage, reflecting its status as a traditional but nearly forgotten name. While no top states are associated with it, Blasa likely saw occasional use in communities with strong Spanish Catholic heritage, where names honoring Saint Blaise were given. For parents seeking a truly distinctive name with historical roots, Blasa offers a link to early 20th-century naming practices, but it remains a rarity in modern times.
Blasa is likely a feminine form of Blas, the Spanish equivalent of Blaise, which traces back to the Latin cognomen Blaesus, meaning 'lisping' or 'stammering'. The name has early Christian associations through Saint Blaise, a 4th-century Armenian bishop. In Spanish-speaking countries, Blasa is an uncommon traditional name, occasionally used in honor of the saint, though it never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Blas, Blasi
Sibling names for Blasa
Names that share Blasa's style, for a brother or sister.
