A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Blase since 1914
Babies named Blase per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1948, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Blase's real moment was 1919.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 81 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 79 |
| 1950s | 110 |
| 1960s | 83 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
The name Blase, a variant of Blaise, first appeared in U.S. records in 1914 and remains a rare choice. It reached its peak popularity in 1919, though it never entered the top ranks. Since 2022, its usage has been slowly rising, but it remains so uncommon that no state has reported more than five births in a single year. With no established meaning and a quiet history, Blase appeals to parents seeking an unusual name with a classic European feel, rooted in the legacy of Saint Blaise.
Blase is likely a variant spelling of Blaise, which comes from the Latin name Blasius. The Latin root 'blaesus' means 'lisping' or 'stammering', though this meaning is debated. The name Blaise was borne by Saint Blaise, a 4th-century Armenian bishop and martyr, which gave the name popularity in Christian communities. Blase as a spelling emerged in the English-speaking world, particularly in the United States, and gained slight use in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Blaise
Sibling names for Blase
Names that share Blase's style, for a brother or sister.
