Unisex · #8,009 in 2026

Blessed

Current Rank
#8,009
Peak Rank
#7,612 (2015)
Total Babies
275
5-Yr Trend
+12%
👧 Girl peak #7,612 (275 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,108 (217 total)
👧As Girl Name
1993
First Year
2026
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#7612
Peak Rank
275
Total Count
28
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2001
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#5108
Peak Rank
217
Total Count
21
Years Active

The Story of Blessed

As a girl name

Blessed first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1993, with 6 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2015: 15 births, good for #7,612 nationwide. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 37% of all recorded Blesseds. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #8,009 among girl names with 12 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 275 Blesseds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Blessed as a boy name dates back to 2001, when 5 babies received it. 2021 was its biggest year on record, with 18 newborns named Blessed — #5,108 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 46% of all recorded Blesseds. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #6,313 among boy names with 13 births, gradually falling (-7%). In total, more than 217 Blesseds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Blessed

Phonetically similar names — useful when Blessed is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Blest
  • Blissed
  • Blust
  • Blast
  • Bloused
  • Best
  • Bless
  • Beste
  • Blesse
  • Placed
  • Plast
  • Bliss

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Blessed

What does the name Blessed mean?
Blessed is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Blessed in 2026?
In 2026, Blessed ranks #8,009 among girls' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.
When was Blessed most popular?
Blessed reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #7,612 that year with 15 babies given the name.
Is Blessed a unisex name?
Yes — Blessed is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 56% of Blesseds assigned female and 44% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Blessed?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Blessed include Shterna, Seeley, Madlynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Blessed

Blessed is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 275 births in the dataset. Blessed's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #7,612. Use the chart and map above to compare Blessed's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.