Blake Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Blake is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Blake?
Blake is spelled B-L-A-K-E. The name has 5 letters.
Blake at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The surname Blake may derive from the Old English word “blac” meaning “black” or “dark” or from an Irish Gaelic term meaning “pale” or “white.”
- Origin
- The name Blake is associated with English and Irish origins, deriving from either Old English or Gaelic roots.
- Pronunciation
- blayk · 1 syllable
Blake Popularity in 2025
Rank#295
Recorded Births1,035
Rank#316
Recorded Births1,080
- Girls usage fell 85 places to #295 and recorded 426 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 51 places to #316 and recorded 241 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Blake Mean?
The surname Blake may derive from the Old English word “blac” meaning “black” or “dark” or from an Irish Gaelic term meaning “pale” or “white.”
Origin: The name Blake is associated with English and Irish origins, deriving from either Old English or Gaelic roots.
How Do You Pronounce Blake?
Pronunciationblayk
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Blake?
- History
- Blake has historically been used as a surname in both English and Irish contexts.
Blake Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,035 | #295 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,080 | #316 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,461 | #210 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,321 | #265 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,351 | #221 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,374 | #254 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,448 | #200 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,581 | #228 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,504 | #199 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,850 | #205 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,319 | #222 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,815 | #209 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,388 | #224 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,141 | #183 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,185 | #280 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,466 | #158 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,185 | #269 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,626 | #149 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,098 | #298 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,290 | #127 |
| 2015 | Girls | 752 | #424 |
| 2015 | Boys | 4,234 | #96 |
| 2014 | Girls | 501 | #591 |
| 2014 | Boys | 4,948 | #84 |
When Was Blake Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2012 · Boys
6,047 recorded births
National rank #71
2013 · Boys
5,649 recorded births
National rank #75
2011 · Boys
5,617 recorded births
National rank #73
2002 · Boys
5,358 recorded births
National rank #76
Where Blake Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #149 | 8 |
| ID | #160 | 13 |
| ND | #162 | 6 |
| KS | #184 | 18 |
| CT | #192 | 17 |
| MI | #193 | 46 |
| PA | #194 | 59 |
| MD | #201 | 25 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #102 | 5 |
| WI | #130 | 47 |
| MI | #178 | 57 |
| WV | #200 | 9 |