Blane
Every Blane since 1914 — 4,459 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Blane
Blane is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,963 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 4,459 American babies have been named Blane. Its peak came in 1957, when 114 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Blane stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Blane year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 27 | #3,963 |
| 2024 | — | — | 33 | #3,465 |
| 2023 | — | — | 29 | #3,810 |
| 2022 | — | — | 23 | #4,453 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,799 |
| 2020 | — | — | 30 | #3,585 |
| 2019 | — | — | 25 | #4,126 |
| 2018 | — | — | 39 | #3,001 |
| 2017 | — | — | 39 | #3,014 |
| 2016 | — | — | 43 | #2,792 |
| 2015 | — | — | 39 | #2,972 |
| 2014 | — | — | 54 | #2,374 |
| 2013 | — | — | 54 | #2,339 |
| 2012 | — | — | 55 | #2,330 |
| 2011 | — | — | 55 | #2,323 |
| 2010 | — | — | 68 | #2,015 |
| 2009 | — | — | 76 | #1,894 |
| 2008 | — | — | 82 | #1,805 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15,799 | 84 | #1,760 |
| 2006 | — | — | 70 | #1,920 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16,890 | 81 | #1,660 |
| 2004 | — | — | 93 | #1,467 |
| 2003 | — | — | 88 | #1,480 |
| 2002 | — | — | 95 | #1,386 |
| 2001 | — | — | 93 | #1,370 |
| 2000 | — | — | 81 | #1,500 |
| 1995 | — | — | 60 | #1,560 |
| 1990 | — | — | 68 | #1,353 |
| 1985 | — | — | 45 | #1,488 |
| 1980 | — | — | 37 | #1,595 |
| 1975 | — | — | 27 | #1,792 |
| 1970 | — | — | 24 | #1,801 |
| 1965 | — | — | 67 | #899 |
| 1960 | — | — | 112 | #726 |
| 1955 | — | — | 92 | #760 |
| 1950 | — | — | 23 | #1,540 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 6 | #3,300 |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #2,800 |
| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #3,784 |
| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #3,867 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Blane in 2025?
Blane ranked #3,963 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Blane?
4,459 babies have been named Blane in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Blane most popular?
Blane peaked in 1957, when 114 newborns received the name.
Is Blane a boy or girl name?
Blane is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Blane rising or falling?
Blane is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.