"fire, flame"
Origin: Old English
Language: English
Blaze
Pronunciation: [ bl-AYZ ]
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"lisping"
Origin: Latin
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The Story of Blaze
Blaze derives directly from the English word for an open fire or bright flame, rooted in Old English blæse. It may also be an anglicized form of the Latin name Blasius (from blaesus, 'lisping'), borne by Saint Blaise, the 3rd-century bishop and martyr who became patron saint of throat ailments. The word-name sense of fierce, crackling fire has made it a favorite for bold baby namers.
Blaze saw a boost in the 2010s alongside the trend for fierce, elemental boy names like Axel, Ryder, and Phoenix. The popular Nickelodeon show Blaze and the Monster Machines (launched 2014) kept the name in young ears.
St. Blaise is widely celebrated in Catholic countries on February 3rd with the Blessing of Throats ceremony. The word-name version is distinctly American in spirit — energetic and untamed.
Historical Record
Blaze first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 8,170 babies have been named Blaze in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Blaze is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #762 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- St. Blaise is invoked for throat ailments — candles blessed on his feast day are held to the throats of the faithful
- Blaze Foley was a legendary Texas outlaw country musician, later immortalized in a 2018 biopic
Blaze in Other Languages
French
Blaise
Italian
Biagio
Spanish
Blas
Portuguese
Brás
Popularity Over Time
#762
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Blaze
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Paul 'Blaze' Bayley
Musician
1963
British rock vocalist and former lead singer of Iron Maiden (1994–1999)
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Blaze Foley
Musician
1949
Legendary Texas outlaw country singer-songwriter, subject of the 2018 film Blaze
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Blaze Fictional
Other
The enthusiastic monster truck protagonist of the Nickelodeon series Blaze and the Monster Machines
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #762
- Total SSA Count
- 333
- Cultural Origins
- American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Nicknames
Bla
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Blakins
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blaze
What does the name Blaze mean?
"fire, flame" (from Old English). "lisping" (from Latin). Blaze derives directly from the English word for an open fire or bright flame, rooted in Old English blæse. It may also be an anglicized form of the Latin name Blasius (from blaesus, 'lisping'), borne by Saint Blaise, the 3rd-century bishop and martyr who became patron saint of throat ailments. The word-name sense of fierce, crackling fire has made it a favorite for bold baby namers.
What is the origin of the name Blaze?
Blaze has Old English, Latin, American, and English origins. In Old English, it means "fire, flame". In Latin, it means "lisping".
Is Blaze a boy or girl name?
Blaze is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #762. As a girl name, it is ranked #5117. Blaze is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Blaze?
Blaze is pronounced bl-AYZ.
How popular is the name Blaze?
Blaze is currently ranked #762 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Blaze?
Common nicknames for Blaze include Bla, Bly, Blie, and Blakins.
What are good middle names for Blaze?
Popular middle name pairings include Blaze Anthony, Blaze Michael, Blaze James, Blaze Alexander, Blaze Xavier, and Blaze William.
What are good sibling names for Blaze?
Names that pair well with Blaze as siblings include Phoenix, Ryder, Ember, Scarlett, Dash, Axel, and Zara.
How many syllables does Blaze have?
Blaze has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Blaze a common or rare name?
Blaze is moderately common, ranked #762 for boys in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.
About the Name Blaze
Blaze is a boy name with American and English origins . The name means "fire, flame" in Old English .
Is Blaze a boy or girl name? Blaze is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #762 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,117. Blaze is more commonly used as a boy name.
Blaze is currently ranked #762 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Blaze has 1 syllable and is pronounced bl-AYZ, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Blaze include Bla, Bly, Blie, and Blakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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