Bliss

Bliss: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex nameEnglish origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /blɪs/

Meaning and origin of Bliss

  • A unisex given name from English.

How popular is Bliss?

90U.S. babies in 2025
#946peak rank (1887)
2,023babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,790 girls and 233 boys in the U.S. have been named Bliss (88% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1692 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #946 in 1887. In 2025, 90 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Bliss FAQ

What does the name Bliss mean?

A unisex given name from English.

What is the origin of the name Bliss?

Bliss is listed as a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Bliss?

Since 1880, 1,790 girls and 233 boys in the U.S. have been named Bliss (88% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1692 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #946 in 1887. In 2025, 90 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Bliss a boy or girl name?

Bliss is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,790 girls and 233 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.