Bly
Boy nameBly has been given to 60 babies in the U.S. since 2001. It peaked in 2002.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
60
Peak year
2002 (12 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2001
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
17% girls / 83% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Bly — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Bly.
Sibling name ideas for Bly
Same era and popularity as Bly, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Bly?
Bly has been given to 60 babies in the U.S. since 2001. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Bly peak?
Bly peaked in 2002, when 12 babies were given the name.
Is Bly a girl or boy name?
Bly is primarily a boy name (83% of babies named Bly are boys).
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