Rising since 2007, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Blaklee since 2002
Babies named Blaklee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Blaklee first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, a relatively recent addition to the landscape of modern feminine names. Its trajectory has been steadily rising since 2007, reflecting a broader trend of surname-derived and '-lee' ending names. In its peak year of 2023, Blaklee ranked 7,885, with approximately 1 in 123,636 baby girls receiving the name. The name has not yet been recorded in any top states, suggesting it remains geographically diffuse. Blaklee is a creative variation of the surname Blake, which originates from Old English 'blæc' meaning 'black' or 'dark'. The respelling with '-lee' aligns with fashionable feminine endings, making it a contemporary choice for parents seeking a unique yet intuitive name.
Blaklee is a modern coinage, likely derived from the surname Blake or from the Old English 'blæc' meaning 'black' or 'dark'. It follows the trend of feminine names ending in '-lee' or '-leigh', popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lea
Sibling names for Blaklee
Names that share Blaklee's style, for a brother or sister.
