Blayze Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Blayze is a modern English name derived from the Latin 'blasius,' meaning 'lisping' or 'stuttering,' which evolved into a term for 'fire' or 'flame.' The name has transitioned through historical forms like Blasius and Blaze. It is characterized by its uniqueness and vibrant imagery. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name, and it gained popularity in the late 20th century as parents sought distinctive names. Common variants include Blaze and Blayz, and it is generally perceived as a trendy choice.

The name Blayze is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Blayze has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Blayze' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6580th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3160th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2529th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24909th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13512th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Blayze' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Blayze"

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Pronunciation

/bleɪz/

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Origin

Modern English

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Etymology

Blayze is a variant of the name Blaze, which is derived from the Latin word 'blasius,' meaning 'lisping' or 'stuttering.' The name has evolved to signify 'fire' or 'flame' in contemporary usage.

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Meaning

fire, flame

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Language Evolution

Blasius (Latin), Blaze (Old English), Blayze (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Blaze gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern and unique name choice. Blayze emerged as a creative spelling variation during this period.

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Variants & Derivatives

Blaze, Blayz, Blays, Blayzey

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Modern Popularity & Image

Blayze is viewed as a trendy and contemporary name, often associated with a fiery personality. It appeals to parents looking for unique and bold names for their children.

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Famous People

Blayze K. Carter (American actor), Blayze (character in various media)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Blayze"

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 "Blayze"

"Blayze" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 6580th of 16616 88
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 3160th of 24088 510
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 2529th of 23106 623
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 24909th of 35406 21
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 13512th of 30306 69

Regional Popularity of "Blayze" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 48.13%
3520th/7313
57.18%
4267th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
56.00%
2231st/3984
73.95%
3318th/4487
31.74%
2165th/6822
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Regional Popularity of "Blayze" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Blayze"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Blayze" 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.