US Popularity:2000
Origin:British
Meaning:Divine grace
Word names are seemingly becoming more and more popular in the modern era. Blessing is one such example, deriving from the Old English word “bletsung”. This baby name is in the top 1,000 girls’ names in the United Kingdom and recently entered the ranks in the United States. Though the name is heard everywhere today, you’ll find Blessing in a number of spiritual texts meaning “divine grace.” Whether you’re religious or not, baby Blessing can be your special gift from above.

Blessing Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Blessing is currently #559 on The Bump
Boy:Blessing is currently #398 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Blessing is currently #327 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Blessing is currently #2000 in U.S. births
Boy:Blessing is currently #6970 in U.S. births
Girl:Blessing is currently #2331 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#2327
in 2022
- 295
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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