Unisex nameCurrently #1,112 in the USSteady
Blessing
//ˈblɛsɪŋ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20198 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Blessing's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Blessing's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Blessing |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 40 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 67 |
| 2001 | 75 |
| 2002 | 64 |
| 2003 | 71 |
| 2004 | 113 |
| 2005 | 94 |
| 2006 | 104 |
| 2007 | 113 |
| 2008 | 115 |
| 2009 | 125 |
| 2010 | 120 |
| 2011 | 124 |
| 2012 | 156 |
| 2013 | 158 |
| 2014 | 195 |
| 2015 | 211 |
| 2016 | 217 |
| 2017 | 249 |
| 2018 | 243 |
| 2019 | 325 |
| 2020 | 268 |
| 2021 | 264 |
| 2022 | 239 |
| 2023 | 319 |
| 2024 | 278 |
Blessing through the decades
- Blessing peaked in 2019, when 325 babies were named Blessing in the US.
- The 2020s were Blessing's strongest decade, averaging 274 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Blessing has risen 100% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Blessing currently ranks #1,112 in the US and is holding steady.