Will my child share the name Bligh with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Bligh per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bligh in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Bligh becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Bligh has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1097 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1369 in 2019. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2922

Bligh

Bligh is a distinctive choice, ranked #2922 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Bligh in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2922

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