Bladen
Every Bladen since 1993 — 873 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bladen
Bladen is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1993, 873 American babies have been named Bladen. Its peak came in 2009, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bladen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bladen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,104 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,028 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,608 |
| 2021 | 8 | #8,942 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,271 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,296 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,941 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,319 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,237 |
| 2015 | 45 | #2,688 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,157 |
| 2013 | 43 | #2,718 |
| 2012 | 45 | #2,682 |
| 2011 | 50 | #2,479 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3,249 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,011 |
| 2008 | 51 | #2,472 |
| 2007 | 44 | #2,724 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2,887 |
| 2005 | 48 | #2,402 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2,748 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3,049 |
| 2002 | 37 | #2,606 |
| 2001 | 35 | #2,687 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,002 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bladen in 2025?
Bladen did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Bladen?
873 babies have been named Bladen in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bladen most popular?
Bladen peaked in 2009, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Bladen a boy or girl name?
Bladen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bladen rising or falling?
Bladen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.