Will my child share the name Blade with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Blade per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Blade in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Blade becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Blade is declining: down 348 places since 2021, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #970 in 2004.

Is Blade a good choice for a distinctive name?

Blade is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Blade a popular baby name in the United States?

Blade does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Blade is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Blade in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Blade

Blade is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 414 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #970 in 2004 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Blade is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Blade in their class.