Blakely Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBLAKE-lee / ˈbleɪkliEnglish; Scottish
Meaning
English: dark meadow; Scottish: from the dark meadow
Historical & Cultural Background
Blakely is a modern name that has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. It is often used as a surname and has transitioned into a given name. The name reflects a trend of using place names and surnames as first names. Its usage is more common among boys but can also be found for girls.
Trend Summary
Blakely has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Blakely was first seen in the United States in 1920. Blakely has ranked as high as #1175 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Blakely has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Blakely (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 52 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 13 |