Blazej
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Blazej: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2009.
Blazej is a Polish name derived from the Latin *Blasius*, meaning "lisping" or "stammering," a root it shares with the Scottish name Blaise. The most notable bearer of the original form is Saint Blaise, a 4th-century physician and bishop venerated as the patron of throat ailments, whose feast day inspires the blessing of throats in many Catholic traditions. While no major Scottish places bear this exact spelling, the name's Latin root appears in the Italian city of Biella and the French commune of Saint-Blaise. In Poland, Blazej is a popular, traditional choice with a strong, saintly legacy, yet remains extremely rare in Scotland, offering a distinctive, culturally rich option for parents seeking a name with deep European roots.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20093 babies
- Latest (2014)
- #6803 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y