boy's name
Bladen
BLAY-den (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 911
Bladen is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2009, when 69 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1993.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bladen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 421 |
| 2010s | 360 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 46 |
How Popular Is Bladen?
In 2024, Bladen was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Bladen Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bladen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bladen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bladen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bladen
- English BLAY-den
Sibling Names for Bladen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bladen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bladen
How popular is the name Bladen?
In 2024, Bladen was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Bladen a girl's or a boy's name?
Bladen is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bladen?
Bladen has 2 syllables.
When was Bladen most popular?
Bladen peaked in 2009, when 69 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.