Girl · #5,674 in 2026

Flame

A flame is the visible, gaseous part of a fire. It is caused by a highly exothermic chemical reaction made in a thin zone. When flames are hot enough to have ionized gaseous components of sufficient density, they are then considered plasma.

Current Rank
#5,674
Peak Rank
#5,674 (1953)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1953
First Year
1953
Last Year
1953
Peak Year
#5674
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Flame

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A flame is the visible, gaseous part of a fire. It is caused by a highly exothermic chemical reaction made in a thin zone. When flames are hot enough to have ionized gaseous components of sufficient density, they are then considered plasma.

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The Story of Flame

Flame first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1953, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1953, when 5 Flames were born — ranking #5,674 that year. As of 2026, Flame ranks #5,674 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Flames have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Flame

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

  • Flaim
  • Phlegm
  • Flem
  • Flam
  • Flume
  • Flim
  • Phlem
  • Phloem
  • Flambe
  • Flegm
  • Flamme
  • Fleam

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Flame

What does the name Flame mean?
A flame is the visible, gaseous part of a fire. It is caused by a highly exothermic chemical reaction made in a thin zone. When flames are hot enough to have ionized gaseous components of sufficient density, they are then considered plasma.
How popular is Flame in 2026?
In 2026, Flame ranks #5,674 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Flame most popular?
Flame reached its peak popularity in 1953, ranking #5,674 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Flame a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Flame is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Flame?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Flame include Allynn, Baiba, Bonnitta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Flame

Flame is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1953 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Flame's peak popularity came in 1953 when it ranked #5,674. Use the chart and map above to compare Flame'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.