Blase
Blase is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lisping or stammering; historically associated with Saint Blaise.
Origin and history
Blase is a rare masculine name of Latin origin, historically derived from the Roman name Blasius, meaning lisping or stammering. It has long been associated with Saint Blaise, the patron saint of throat ailments. In the United States, it remains an uncommon choice with consistent, low-level historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
779 babies in the United States have been named Blase since 1880. It ranks #3897 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- PA (81.1 %)
- NY (18.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 47 |
| 1920-1930 | 81 |
| 1930-1940 | 62 |
| 1940-1950 | 79 |
| 1950-1960 | 110 |
| 1960-1970 | 83 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 98 |
| 2000-2010 | 97 |
| 2010-2019 | 46 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Famous people named Blase
- Blase Cupich: Cardinal, Archbishop
Fun facts
- Saint Blaise's feast day features a traditional Catholic ritual where two crossed candles are used to bless the throats of believers.
- The spelling Blase is an English variant of the French Blaise and the original Latin Blasius.