Blessing
Blessing is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
A divine gift, favor, or grace; state of being blessed.
Origin and history
Blessing is an English vocabulary name derived from the Old English word 'blēdsung', meaning a divine gift or favor. Historically used as a virtue or vocabulary name, it has seen rising popularity in the United States in recent years. It is particularly well-known globally, including in West African English-speaking communities, as an auspicious given name.
Popularity in the United States
4,343 babies in the United States have been named Blessing since 1880. It ranks #2667 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1017.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.1 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
- MD (6.9 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 62 |
| 1990-2000 | 257 |
| 2000-2010 | 863 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,792 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,356 |
Famous people named Blessing
- Blessing Okagbare: Track and Field Athlete, Olympic Medalist
- Blessing Offor: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Old English 'blēdsung', which originally related to consecration through sacred rites.
- Blessing has experienced a noticeable surge in usage in the United States since 2020.