—2024 rank (unisex)
1880peak year
0babies named Blake since 1880
—5-year trend
Blake popularity over 145 years
⚖️ Shared by both genders · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Blake mean?
From Old English blaec, 'black', and blac, 'pale, white', an ironic pair of roots. A literary surname via poet William Blake, it became a smooth unisex favorite.
OriginOld English
Syllables2
Genderunisex
Styleclassic, modern
Names like Blake
Same era, same vibe — if you like Blake, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Blakes
- Blake Lively, actress
Spellings & variants
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