Blase

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Pronounced BLAYZ /ˈbleɪz/High

Meaning: A spelling of Blaise — from the Latin blaesus, 'lisping; stammering'; borne by Saint Blaise (a patron of throats) and the philosopher Blaise Pascal; we note the saintLow

In 30 seconds: Lisping; stammering: Blase spells Blaise. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'BLAYZ'). We note the saint.

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Origin LowLatin, French

MeaningA spelling of Blaise — from the Latin blaesus, 'lisping; stammering'; borne by Saint Blaise (a patron of throats) and the philosopher Blaise Pascal; we note the saint

U.S. rank (2024)#10010 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1948

Total births (all-time)≈ 779

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Blase is a spelling of Blaise — from the Latin blaesus, 'lisping; stammering'; borne by Saint Blaise (a patron of throats) and the philosopher Blaise Pascal (we note the saint). A crisp, classic name (said 'BLAYZ').

In the U.S. it appears in Catholic families. Rare in this spelling, the-name-of-Saint-Blaise at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Blaise is 'lisping; stammering' in Latin (blaesus) — borne by Saint Blaise and Blaise Pascal — Blase is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the saint; said 'BLAYZ').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Blaise — Latin; saint

Variations

BlaiseBlazeBlaize

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blase mean?

Blase spells Blaise — Latin 'lisping; stammering'; borne by Saint Blaise and Blaise Pascal. We note the saint.

How do you pronounce Blase?

It's said BLAYZ /ˈbleɪz/ — one syllable.

Is Blase a boy or girl name?

Blase is a boy's name.

How popular is Blase?

Blase is a very rare spelling in the U.S.