Blanche
Peaked at #51 nationally in 1886, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Blanche has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Blanche — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#51
in 1886
Current rank
#11242
in 2024
Years tracked
143
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Blanche reached its peak popularity for girls in 1886, ranking #51 nationally with 787 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #14879 (2014) to #11242 (2024) — a 24% improvement.
As of 2024, Blanche ranks #11242 nationally for girls, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #11,242 | 8 |
| 2023 | #10,439 | 9 |
| 2022 | #13,869 | 6 |
| 2021 | #11,288 | 8 |
| 2020 | #9,044 | 11 |
| 2018 | #16,083 | 5 |
| 2017 | #11,825 | 8 |
| 2016 | #11,020 | 9 |
Blanche — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#773
in 1891
Last ranked
#3573
in 1946
Years tracked
32
1887–1946
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1887, Blanche reached its peak popularity for boys in 1891, ranking #773 nationally with 7 babies given the name that year.
Blanche hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1946, when it stood at #3573.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | #3,573 | 5 |
| 1938 | #3,215 | 6 |
| 1935 | #3,299 | 6 |
| 1934 | #3,320 | 6 |
| 1933 | #2,226 | 11 |
| 1931 | #3,817 | 5 |
| 1930 | #2,799 | 9 |
| 1929 | #4,022 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Blanche most popular?
Blanche was most popular in 1886, when it ranked #51 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Blanche becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Blanche?
At least 87,631 babies have been recorded with the name Blanche in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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