Blas
Blas is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lisping, stuttering, or stammering.
Origin and history
Blas is the Spanish form of the Latin name Blasius, traditionally derived from a word meaning lisping or stuttering. Though historically rare in the United States, it has maintained steady, low-level usage within Hispanic communities. It offers a strong, traditional single-syllable sound with deep European roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,921 babies in the United States have been named Blas since 1880. It ranks #2392 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1815.
States where it is most popular
- TX (71.8 %)
- CA (24.8 %)
- NM (2.3 %)
- NY (0.61 %)
- AZ (0.28 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 103 |
| 1920-1930 | 228 |
| 1930-1940 | 238 |
| 1940-1950 | 249 |
| 1950-1960 | 246 |
| 1960-1970 | 231 |
| 1970-1980 | 303 |
| 1980-1990 | 301 |
| 1990-2000 | 348 |
| 2000-2010 | 326 |
| 2010-2019 | 230 |
| 2020-2029 | 112 |
Famous people named Blas
- Blas de Lezo: Admiral, Military Commander
- Blas Infante: Politician, Author
- Blas Ople: Politician, Journalist
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to San Blas, a bishop whose feast day involves a traditional blessing of throats.
- It originates from the Latin 'Blasius', which itself likely traces back to a Greek term describing speech hesitation.