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Blaise

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Pronounced BLAYZ /bleɪz/High

Meaning: Lisping; stammering; from Latin Blasius (possibly from blaesus: stammering, lisping)Medium

In 30 seconds: A French form of the Latin name Blasius, possibly meaning 'stammering' — one of the few names whose humble etymology is completely at odds with its bearers, including the brilliant mathematician Blaise Pascal.
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Origin MediumLatin, French
MeaningLisping; stammering; from Latin Blasius (possibly from blaesus: stammering, lisping)
U.S. rank (2024)#1105 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births193 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,553

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Blaise is a French form of Latin Blasius, possibly from blaesus (stammering). Saint Blaise (d. c.316 CE) was a physician-bishop who became the patron saint of throat ailments, with his feast day still celebrated in many Catholic churches. The mathematician Blaise Pascal brought the name international intellectual prestige.

Blaise entered U.S. boys' charts in the modern era. It ranked #1105 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Blaise Pascal (1623–1662) invented the first mechanical calculator at age 18, helped found probability theory, and wrote the Pensées — one of the most profound works of Christian philosophy. His name Blaise, meaning 'stammering,' was spectacularly wrong for one of history's greatest minds.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Blaise — Latin etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

BlazeBlas

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Blaise Pascal (1623–1662)
    French mathematician, physicist, and theologian. Inventor of the mechanical calculator, founder of probability theory, author of the Pensées.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blaise mean?

Blaise means 'stammering' or 'lisping,' from Latin Blasius (blaesus: stammering). The mathematician Blaise Pascal made this humble name intellectually luminous.

How do you pronounce Blaise?

It's said BLAYZ — one syllable, rhyming with 'blaze.'

Is Blaise a boy or girl name?

Blaise is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Blaise?

Blaise ranked #1105 for U.S. boys in 2024.