Blaze is a distinctive choice, ranked #1798 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Blaze in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#1798
US Rank #781
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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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Blaze in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #761, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Blaze
Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Blaze per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Blaze in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Blaze is rising: up 137 places since 2020, to #1,798 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,505 in 1999.
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.
Blaze ranks #761 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
14
UK babies named Blaze (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↑ 137 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Blaze
Almost certainly the only Blaze in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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