Blas Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Blas is a Spanish name derived from the Latin Blasius, meaning 'lisping' or 'stammering.' It evolved from Latin to its current form in Spanish and is associated with St. Blaise. The name reflects cultural heritage and has religious significance, although it does not have a biblical background. It gained popularity through the veneration of St. Blaise and continues to be used traditionally in Spanish-speaking regions.
The name Blas is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Blas has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Blas' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1831st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1419th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1561st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1717th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2110th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3145th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4674th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Blas' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Blas"
Pronunciation
/blɑs/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Blas is derived from the Latin name Blasius, which means 'lisping' or 'stammering.' It was often associated with St. Blaise, a Christian martyr and bishop.
Meaning
Lisping, stammering
Language Evolution
Blasius (Latin), Blas (Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name Blas became popular in the Spanish-speaking world due to the veneration of St. Blaise, especially in the Middle Ages. It has maintained a steady presence in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Blasito, Blasien, Blaise
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Blas is perceived as a traditional name in Spanish-speaking countries. It carries a sense of cultural heritage and religious significance.
Famous People
Blas Infante, Andalusian politician and writer, Blas Pascal, French mathematician and philosopher, Blas Canto, Spanish singer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Blas"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Blas"
"Blas" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1831st of 7545 | 288 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1419th of 6773 | 424 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1561st of 7552 | 481 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1717th of 10718 | 433 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2110th of 16616 | 510 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3145th of 24088 | 514 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4674th of 23106 | 252 |
Regional Popularity of "Blas" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
35.93% 850th/2366 |
66.64% 761st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
34.76% 818th/2353 |
44.99% 696th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
31.41% 896th/2853 |
42.13% 1169th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
53.89% 1877th/3483 |
28.51% 1003rd/3518 |
25.72% 1040th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
24.61% 1278th/5194 |
21.86% 1381st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
27.17% 1987th/7313 |
27.17% 2028th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
40.13% 2738th/6822 |
48.45% 3041st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Blas" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Blas"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Blas" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.