Blade
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Black, pale, fair
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #3454 in 2025 with 33 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Blake. Shares the meaning 'Black, pale, fair.'
Similar names: bladen, blayde, blayden, bader, blake, blane, blase, blaze
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Blade? About 1 in 100,864 babies born in 2025 were named Blade, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Blade
What does the name Blade mean?
Blade means “Black, pale, fair” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Blade?
Blade has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Black, pale, fair”.
How popular is Blade?
Blade ranked #3450 in 2025 — given to 33 babies that year.
When was Blade most popular?
Blade peaked in 2002 with 112 babies registered that year.
Is Blade a boy or girl name?
Blade is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Blades in registered births are male.
Is the name Blade rising or falling in popularity?
Blade has risen 313 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3763 in 2020 to #3450 in 2025.
How long has Blade been recorded?
Blade appears in birth records across 43 years — from 1982 through 2025.