Blake: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
With dual Old English origins meaning both dark and pale, Blake is a name of beautiful contradictions and effortless cool.
Blake as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #148
- Peak
- #69 in 2012
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Blake Means
Blake is a unisex name of English origin. With dual Old English origins meaning both dark and pale, Blake is a name of beautiful contradictions and effortless cool.
How Popular Blake Is
Blake currently ranks #148 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #69 in 2012. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Blake
- Blake Lively helped establish this as a chic girls' name in addition to its boys' usage.
- Poet William Blake gave this name an enduring literary connection.
- It paradoxically derives from both 'blaec' (dark) and 'blac' (pale) in Old English.
Blake as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #210
- Peak
- #72 in 2012
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Blake Means
Blake is a boy name of English origin. A child as dark or fair as the dawn sky.
How Popular Blake Is
Blake currently ranks #210 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #72 in 2012. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Blake
- Blake broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #72 in 2012.
- Blake has been a top 100 name across 172+ years of American history.
- Blake is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a fresh, modern feel that appeals to today's parents.
Names Like Blake
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Blake
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Blake.
Questions About Blake
What does Blake mean?
Blake is a unisex name of English origin. With dual Old English origins meaning both dark and pale, Blake is a name of beautiful contradictions and effortless cool.
How popular is Blake?
Blake currently ranks #148 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #69 in 2012. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Blake come from?
Blake comes from English roots. Blake Lively helped establish this as a chic girls' name in addition to its boys' usage.
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