Declining since 2012, #316 for boys today.
Popularity of Blake since 1883
Babies named Blake per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 19 |
| 1890s | 0 | 37 |
| 1900s | 0 | 45 |
| 1910s | 0 | 260 |
| 1920s | 0 | 414 |
| 1930s | 0 | 320 |
| 1940s | 0 | 583 |
| 1950s | 11 | 2,594 |
| 1960s | 86 | 4,721 |
| 1970s | 227 | 5,443 |
| 1980s | 747 | 25,398 |
| 1990s | 1,924 | 45,873 |
| 2000s | 1,338 | 50,109 |
| 2010s | 7,614 | 41,721 |
| 2020s | 8,118 | 9,021 |
Meaning & origin
Blake has a long history as an English surname before transitioning to a given name in the late 19th century, with the first recorded use for a boy in 1883. It gained significant popularity in the late 20th century, peaking at its highest rank in 2012. Since then, its usage has been in a steady decline, though it remains a familiar choice. In 2025, it ranked 316th, with a frequency of about 1 in 1,582 boys. The name is most popular in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and Montana, carrying a straightforward, strong sound that fits modern naming trends.
Blake is from an Old English nickname derived from either blæc 'black' (referring to dark hair or complexion) or blāc 'pale, fair', which were originally distinct surnames but converged in spelling. As a given name, it was revived in the 20th century, first recorded for boys in 1883. It gained popularity as a unisex name, though predominantly masculine, and peaked in 2012.
Where Blake is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Blake” around the world
Where Blake lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
33
babies in 2025
New Zealand
33
babies in 2025
Quebec
32
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Blake
Names that share Blake's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Skyler, Avery, Brennan, Jake, Trenton, Brooke, Jamie, Mallory, Paige, Taylor, Andra, Brook, Darci, Demi, Ireland, Kaelyn, Karlee, Kaycee, Kennedi, Laine, Leighton, Marlowe, Page, Regan, Saige, Twyla, Tyla, Alysson, Alyx, Blakelee, Britain, Chere, Cydney, Drue, Ensley, Jori, Linley, Malory, Rowyn, Shawnee, Shaye, Windy, Alexes, Blaike, Brookie, Chelby, Courtnay, Hailley, Kearsten, Kelcy, Klee, Lesleigh, Maddisyn, Malori, Marche, Marne, Mccartney, Ramey, Renn, See, Sydne, Aigner, Bayle, Brittain, Calais, Cay, Chae, Chasey, Cheney, Courtenay, Frankee, Grae, Joplin, Kailynne, Lace, Lenay, Lynnox, Mckensey, Quinci, Saje, Shar, Shere, Taeler, Taige, Tawn, Sundi, Chade, Chala, Chey, Crickett, Hiliary, Jordane, Kelsa, Kinzi, Klyn, Lind, Lynsay, Raivyn, Rechy, Reene, Ryin, Saije, Shadie, Stassi
Brothers: Carter, Dylan, Jake, Trenton, Reese, Boyd, Bradley, Brent, Cash, Chase, Colby, Drew, Grant, Heath, Jace, Lance, Nash, Ross, Vaughn, Wade, Brandt, Bret, Case, Chevy, Crew, Dane, Gale, Gray, Grey, Jett, Kendell, Lane, Layne, Pierce, Reed, Trace, Tre, Trent, Vance, Blane, Canon, Chayce, Chayse, Dain, Dayne, Deane, Dru, Jourdan, Kendrix, Kipp, Lenox, Mikell, Pearce, Price, Quade, Race, Rayce, Shaw, Slade, Steele, Thayer, Thayne, Torre, Trae, Wayde, Ason, Banx, Baylon, Bayne, Blanton, Bleu, Braddock, Byrd, Cage, Caige, Camerin, Chanse, Chaston, Creig, Criss, Dreux, Drey, Jedd, Kayde, Lean, Marque, Parke, Quaid, Reyli, Rowe, Ryett, Shant, Shone, Slate, Steel, Tayte, Whitt, Yates, Ames, Blain, Blong, Branon, Brees, Brendt, Brick, Cabot, Cayle, Chaise, Chayne, Chaze, Court, Currie, Dace, Drayke, Garrette, Hunt, Hutchinson, Hyatt, Jhett, Kaide, Keath, Kendre, Kin, Kline, Laker, Reyn, Romney, Schyler, Stokes, Swade, Swayde, Syd, Taite, Tell, Kreig, Tank, Bates, Breece, Brixx, Cohl, Cray, Crewe, Crews, Criag, Edge, Fleet, Gadge, Goldman, Graves, Jayzen, Khyle, Klark, Layn, Mays, Nore, Racer, Rally, Rambo, Random, Rane, Reade, Redd, Rhet, Rykker, Savage, Seger, Shayde, Slone, Sye, Trask, Travor, Trek, Vane, Witt
Names like Blake
Names whose popularity has moved with Blake's over the last 50 years.
