Will my child share the name Blade with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Blade per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Blade in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Blade becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Blade is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 414 places over the last five years to #4271 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

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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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4271

Blade

Blade is a distinctive choice, ranked #4271 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Blade in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4271

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.