Blanca Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Blanca means 'white' in Spanish.
Meaning of the Name Blanca
Blanca is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. It is the Spanish word for 'white'. The name is often associated with purity, innocence, and brightness. It can also be seen as a symbol of peace and tranquility. Blanca has been used as a given name in Spanish-speaking countries for centuries.
Popularity of the Name Blanca
The popularity for the name Blanca peaked in popularity in the year 1990 with 662 births, which ranked number 754 out of 22,678 unique names for that year. Blanca had the most female births in 1990 with 662, which ranked number 393 out of 15,234 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1990 with 11, which ranked number 4,673 out of 9,485 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Blanca has declined sharply over the last ten years from 151 births to 105 births, a decline of -30.46%. Among females, Blanca has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 151 births to 105 births, a decline of -30.46%.
Nationwide Popularity of Blanca
- 20 Year Trend of Blanca: -69.74%
- 10 Year Trend of Blanca: -30.46%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Blanca: -30.46%
Popularity of Blanca by State
Among females, Blanca was most popular in Western states with 25 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 25 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Blanca. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 1101 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1875 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1031 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1656 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 1185 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Blanca
- Total Births of Blanca: 101 (-3.57%)
- Female Births of Blanca: 101 (-3.57%)
Given the downward trend of Blanca over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.57% decrease in total births, for a total of 101 births in 2024. For Females, births for Blanca have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 101 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.57%.