Will my child share the name Bligh with classmates?

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

Is Bligh becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Bligh is declining: down 3,312 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #1,369 in 2019.

Is Bligh a good choice for a distinctive name?

Bligh 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 Bligh a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Bligh

Bligh has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1097 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #1369 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2017.

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