Blas
2025 SSA
About Blas
Blas is a masculine name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name 'Blasius,' which comes from 'blaesus' meaning 'lisping' or 'stuttering.' In Spanish-speaking countries, particularly Spain and parts of Latin America, Blas has maintained consistent use throughout history. The name gained significance through Saint Blaise (San Blas in Spanish), a physician and bishop who became a Christian martyr in the 4th century. Blas is celebrated annually on February 3rd in many Catholic communities. The name is appreciated for its brevity, strong sound, and cultural heritage. While not among the most popular Spanish names internationally, Blas continues to be chosen by families valuing its historical depth and straightforward pronunciation.
Pronounced BLAHS.
As of October 2026, Blas ranked #6503 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #827 in 1880.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,909 | 26 | 13.5 |
| 2015 | #4,562 | 21 | 11 |
| 2016 | #4,338 | 23 | 12.1 |
| 2017 | #4,114 | 25 | 13.5 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,819 | 20 | 11.1 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | #3,699 | 30 | 17.2 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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- Blas Antonio Sáenz
President of Nicaragua in 1845
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American martial artist
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American physicist
- Blas Cristaldo (born 1964)
Paraguayan football (soccer) defender
- Blas Galindo (1910
1993) Mexican composer
- Blas Gallego (b. 1941)
Spanish artist
- Blas García Ravelo
Spanish sculptor (17th century)
- Blas Giraldo Reyes Rodríguez
Cuban librarian
- Blas Hernández (1879
1933) Cuban soldier
- Blas Infante (1885
1936) Andalusian politician and writer
- Blas Monaco (1915
2000) American baseball player
- Blas Parera (1777
1840) Spanish composer.
- Blas Roca Calderio (1908
1987) Cuban revolutionary and politician
- Blas Ruiz
Spanish explorer
- Blas Valera (1545
1597) Peruvian historian
- Blas Villate (1824
1882) Spanish general