Blaney Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
42% Masculine / 58% Feminine
Meaning:
Blaney means 'descendant of Bléine' or 'warm, pleasant'.
Meaning of the Name Blaney
Blaney is an Irish surname derived from the Irish Gaelic Ó Bléine, meaning 'descendant of Bléine'. The origin of the name Bléine is uncertain, but it is believed to have derived from a personal name meaning 'yellow, golden'. Blaney can also be a variant of the Scottish surname Blainey, which is derived from the Gaelic word 'blath' meaning 'warm, pleasant'. Overall, Blaney is a name with Celtic origins.
Popularity of the Name Blaney
The popularity for the name Blaney peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 7 births, which ranked number 20,392 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Blaney had the most female births in 2001 with 7, which ranked number 12,055 out of 17,976 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1919 with 5, which ranked number 4,168 out of 4,810 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Blaney
Popularity of Blaney by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Blaney. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Blaney in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Blaney is a great pick!
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