Blake Boy

Popularity: #300 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: blayk //bleɪk//

Origin: English; Old English

Meaning: Dark; fair

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Blake has its roots in Old English, derived from the word "blæc," meaning "black" or "dark," and "blac," meaning "pale" or "white." This duality in meaning is significant, as it reflects the name's early associations with physical characteristics. The name was used as a surname before it transitioned into a given name, particularly during the Middle Ages in England.

The surname Blake was recorded as early as the 13th century, with notable instances appearing in various historical documents, indicating its established presence in English society. One of the most prominent historical figures associated with the name is the 17th-century poet and artist William Blake, known for his unique contributions to literature and visual arts.

His works, which include "Songs of Innocence and of Experience," published in the late 18th century, have left a lasting impact on English literature and art. Additionally, the name has been borne by various notable individuals throughout history, including military leaders and politicians, further embedding it in the cultural fabric of England.

Culturally, the name Blake has been associated with strength and resilience, often linked to the imagery of darkness and light, which can symbolize the duality of human experience. This thematic resonance has allowed the name to endure through centuries, appealing to various generations.

The diminutive form "Blakey" has also emerged, often used affectionately in familial contexts, though it is less common in formal usage. Overall, the name Blake carries a rich historical and cultural significance, reflecting its evolution from a descriptive term to a distinguished personal name.

Famous people named Blake

In this section, you will find notable people named Blake. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Blake who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Blake who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Blake Lively is an actress best known for Gossip Girl, The Age of Adaline, and A Simple Favor.

Blake Shelton is a country music singer best known for Austin, Honey Bee, and God's Country.

Blake Griffin is a professional basketball player best known for his time with the Los Angeles Clippers, winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, and being a multiple-time NBA All-Star.

Blake Anderson is an actor and comedian best known for Workaholics, The Package, and Dope.

Blake Lewis is a singer and songwriter best known for being a finalist on American Idol and for his album Audio Daydream.

Fictional characters named Blake

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Blake is a fictional character from the TV series Blake's 7. He is the leader of a group of rebels fighting against a totalitarian regime in a dystopian future.

Blake is a fictional character from the comic book series The Sandman. They are a member of the Endless, embodying the concept of dreams and influencing the dream world.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Blake, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

BlaineBraydenBrodyBeckettBrockBennett

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Blake. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JakeLukeZaneTateShaneDrakeBlairBriceBliss

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Blake was first seen in the United States in 1883.

Blake has ranked as high as #98 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Blake has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Blake is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Blake was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Blake.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,115 1,080 1,035
2024 2,782 1,321 1,461
2023 2,725 1,374 1,351
2022 3,029 1,581 1,448
2021 3,354 1,850 1,504
2020 3,134 1,815 1,319
2019 3,529 2,141 1,388
2018 3,651 2,466 1,185
2017 3,811 2,626 1,185
2016 4,388 3,290 1,098
2015 4,986 4,234 752
2014 5,449 4,948 501
2013 6,185 5,649 536
2012 6,450 6,047 403
2011 5,942 5,617 325
2010 4,944 4,703 241
2009 5,182 4,952 230
2008 5,261 5,099 162
2007 5,367 5,277 90
2006 4,628 4,537 91
2005 4,504 4,418 86
2004 4,808 4,694 114
2003 5,383 5,275 108
2002 5,488 5,358 130
2001 5,500 5,356 144
2000 5,326 5,143 183
1999 4,984 4,812 172
1998 4,780 4,607 173
1997 4,935 4,728 207
1996 4,937 4,747 190
1995 5,024 4,821 203
1994 5,071 4,879 192
1993 4,700 4,504 196
1992 4,587 4,397 190
1991 4,473 4,275 198
1990 4,306 4,103 203
1989 3,669 3,521 148
1988 3,191 3,100 91
1987 2,888 2,785 103
1986 2,879 2,790 89
1985 2,984 2,922 62
1984 2,807 2,759 48
1983 2,543 2,497 46
1982 2,408 2,351 57
1981 1,766 1,702 64
1980 1,010 971 39
1979 786 744 42
1978 702 668 34
1977 669 644 25
1976 567 554 13
1975 547 523 24
1974 441 419 22
1973 442 427 15
1972 484 462 22
1971 489 476 13
1970 543 526 17
1969 534 520 14
1968 424 404 20
1967 431 422 9
1966 409 400 9
1965 455 445 10
1964 480 472 8
1963 576 569 7
1962 555 546 9
1961 512 512 0
1960 431 431 0
1959 411 411 0
1958 366 366 0
1957 288 288 0
1956 282 282 0
1955 279 279 0
1954 279 279 0
1953 213 207 6
1952 212 212 0
1951 144 139 5
1950 131 131 0
1949 89 89 0
1948 76 76 0
1947 86 86 0
1946 71 71 0
1945 51 51 0
1944 42 42 0
1943 58 58 0
1942 44 44 0
1941 33 33 0
1940 33 33 0
1939 30 30 0
1938 28 28 0
1937 28 28 0
1936 30 30 0
1935 34 34 0
1934 36 36 0
1933 41 41 0
1932 33 33 0
1931 31 31 0
1930 29 29 0
1929 30 30 0
1928 37 37 0
1927 41 41 0
1926 36 36 0
1925 37 37 0
1924 41 41 0
1923 42 42 0
1922 39 39 0
1921 61 61 0
1920 50 50 0
1919 45 45 0
1918 39 39 0
1917 38 38 0
1916 29 29 0
1915 38 38 0
1914 20 20 0
1913 16 16 0
1912 13 13 0
1911 12 12 0
1910 10 10 0
1909 8 8 0
1908 6 6 0
1906 9 9 0
1904 5 5 0
1903 7 7 0
1901 5 5 0
1900 5 5 0
1897 6 6 0
1895 5 5 0
1894 7 7 0
1893 6 6 0
1892 8 8 0
1890 5 5 0
1888 5 5 0
1886 9 9 0
1883 5 5 0

Top States for Blake (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 231
8%
TX 215
8%
FL 163
6%
PA 152
6%
NY 149
5%
MI 126
5%
OH 112
4%
IL 92
3%
NC 88
3%
GA 86
3%
MO 75
3%
CO 72
3%
WA 71
3%
MA 68
2%
MN 68
2%
NJ 67
2%
MD 66
2%
VA 64
2%
IN 63
2%
TN 55
2%
AZ 53
2%
WI 52
2%
UT 44
2%
KY 39
1%
SC 38
1%
KS 38
1%
CT 36
1%
LA 34
1%
IA 33
1%
OR 31
1%
OK 29
1%
AL 27
1%
NE 24
1%
ID 24
1%
NH 23
1%
NV 20
1%
WV 15
1%
DE 12
0%
ND 12
0%
MS 12
0%
SD 11
0%
AR 11
0%
DC 10
0%
RI 5
0%
ME 5
0%