Blake
blay-k
US Popularity:238
Origin:British
Meaning:Dark; Black; White; Pale
Blake is a gender-neutral name of British origin meaning "black," "dark," or "pale." It is derived from the Old English word blæc, meaning "black" or "dark," or blac, which means both "white" or "pale," making its true intended meaning rather mysterious. These colors are often symbolic of night and day, allowing your bundle of joy to enjoy the best of both worlds. Whether baby's more connected to sunny days or starry nights, Blake offers you a world of inspiration to draw from.
Famous People Named Blake
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Blake GriffinBasketball Player
- Blake MichaelTV Actor
- Blake SheltonSinger
- William BlakeArtist, Poet
How Popular Is The Name Blake?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Blake is currently #136 on The Bump
Boy:Blake is currently #83 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Blake is currently #93 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Blake is currently #238 in U.S. births
Boy:Blake is currently #255 in U.S. births
Girl:Blake is currently #221 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#221
in 2023
- 21
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry, Blake Family History
SurnameDB, Last name: Blake
Behind the Name, Blake, January 2022
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