Blaise
Blaise is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Lisping or stuttering; derived from the Latin cognomen Blesus.
Origin and history
Blaise is a French name derived from the Latin name Blesus, traditionally meaning lisping or stuttering. It gained historical prominence through Saint Blaise, a 4th-century martyr, and famous French polymath Blaise Pascal. In the United States, it remains a distinctive, steadily used name with a modern sound identical to the word blaze.
Popularity in the United States
8,768 babies in the United States have been named Blaise since 1880. It ranks #1289 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #948.
States where it is most popular
- PA (12.7 %)
- NY (11 %)
- CA (9.6 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- LA (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 43 |
| 1920-1930 | 60 |
| 1930-1940 | 82 |
| 1940-1950 | 160 |
| 1950-1960 | 399 |
| 1960-1970 | 436 |
| 1970-1980 | 281 |
| 1980-1990 | 537 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,214 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,942 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,337 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,277 |
Famous people named Blaise
- Blaise Pascal: Mathematician, Physicist
- Blaise Matuidi: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- The name is famously associated with 17th-century French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher Blaise Pascal.
- Saint Blaise's feast day features a traditional blessing of throats using crossed candles.