Bladen
boy nameBladen entered the US charts in 1993, peaked at #2010 in 2009, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1993–2025
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rank today
#2010
peak (2009)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #6509 |
| 2000s | #2654 |
| 2010s | #3761 |
| 2020s | #8860 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bladen has been most popular in NC, IN.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Bladen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bladen alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bladen in 2025?
- Bladen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bladen most popular?
- Bladen peaked in 2009, reaching #2010 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bladen with classmates?
- Bladen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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