Blaize
Blaize is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lisping or stammering, derived from Latin Blasius.
Origin and history
Blaize is a modern spelling variant of Blaise, derived from the Latin name Blasius. Historically associated with Saint Blaise, a 4th-century martyr, the spelling also evokes the English vocabulary word blaze. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steady modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,899 babies in the United States have been named Blaize since 1880. It ranks #2947 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1613.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.3 %)
- LA (23.5 %)
- PA (17.2 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
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 | 44 |
| 1990-2000 | 244 |
| 2000-2010 | 641 |
| 2010-2019 | 656 |
| 2020-2029 | 314 |
Fun facts
- Blaize replaces the traditional 's' of Blaise with a 'z' to directly match the English word 'blaze'.
- The root name Blaise became popular across Europe due to Saint Blaise, a 4th-century Armenian physician and bishop.