Blake: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BLAYK · 1 syllable
Blake means “black; pale, fair, shining, white”, from English.
A surname derived from either Old English blaec (“black”) or from Old English blac (“pale, fair, shining, white”), or as an anglicisation of Irish O Blathmaic.
- Meaning
- black; pale, fair, shining, white
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- BLAYK
- US rank (2025)
- #295
- US babies a year
- about 2,801 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Blake?
Blake was the #295 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,115 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 52% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #295 |
| England & Wales | #102 |
| Scotland | #42 |
| Northern Ireland | #87 |
| Ireland | #151 |
| Canada | #124 |
| Australia | #177 |
How old are people named Blake?
Half of US adults named Blake are older than 31; most are between 19 and 57. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Blake
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Blake have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Blake
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Blake
What does the name Blake mean?
Blake means “black; pale, fair, shining, white”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Blake?
Blake is pronounced BLAYK.
How popular is the name Blake?
Blake was the #295 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,115 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 52% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Blake?
Half of US adults named Blake are older than 31. Most are between 19 and 57.