Blake
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Dark; Fair
Background: The name Blake originates from the Old English word 'blæc,' meaning 'dark' or 'black,' as well as from 'blac,' meaning 'fair' or 'light.' This dual meaning has contributed to the name's lasting appeal.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#195
Total births
204,479
Most popular decade
2010s
(147,993 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-126 ranks)
Years in Top 100
28
First recorded year
1883
Gender usage
90.7% male
9.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1883
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #892
- Peak year
- 2012
- Peak year births
- 6,047
- Peak rank
- #71
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,311
- Recent rank
- #265
Female
- First year
- 1951
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #5,415
- Peak year
- 2021
- Peak year births
- 1,502
- Peak rank
- #199
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,457
- Recent rank
- #210
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).