Will my child share the name Blaze with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Blaze per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Blaze in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Blaze becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Blaze has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 737 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1539 in 2013. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Blaze popular in the US as well as the UK?

Blaze is more popular in the US (#761) than in the UK (#2672). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Blaze a popular baby name in the United States?

Blaze ranks #761 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2672

Blaze

Blaze is a distinctive choice, ranked #2672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Blaze in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2672

US Rank #761

About the Name Blaze

Blaze has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 737 places in five years. It was most popular in 2013 at #1539 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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

In the US it ranks even higher at #761, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.