Flash
boy nameFlash entered the US charts in 2014, peaked at #8816 in 2016, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2014–2025
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rank today
#8816
peak (2016)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #10201 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Flash are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Flash is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Flash in 2025?
- Flash is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Flash most popular?
- Flash peaked in 2016, reaching #8816 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Flash with classmates?
- Flash will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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