Bladen
Bladen is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dark hill or dark valley.
Origin and history
Bladen is an English name derived from a topographic surname or place name, likely referring to a dark hill or stream. It functions primarily as a rare modern given name in the United States. Its usage remains relatively uncommon, appealing to parents drawn to surname-derived given names.
Popularity in the United States
873 babies in the United States have been named Bladen since 1880. It ranks #3805 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1881.
States where it is most popular
- NC (50.6 %)
- TX (17.1 %)
- CA (7.1 %)
- IN (6.5 %)
- OK (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 46 |
| 2000-2010 | 421 |
| 2010-2019 | 360 |
| 2020-2029 | 46 |
Fun facts
- Bladen originated as an Old English habitational surname linked to places such as Bladon in Oxfordshire.
- Its rise as a rare given name is influenced by the popular two-syllable '-aden' rhyming pattern in modern American naming trends.