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Blake is a unisex name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname that was derived from Old English blæc ‘black’ or blac ‘pale’. A famous bearer of the surname was the poet and artist William Blake (1757-1827)." It ranked #316 for boys and #295 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname that was derived from Old English blæc ‘black’ or blac ‘pale’. A famous bearer of the surname was the poet and artist William Blake (1757-1827). The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Blake ranked #316 for boys and #295 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (boys) | 2025 | #316 | ssa-2025 |
| United States (girls) | 2025 | #295 | ssa-2025 |
United States, 2025: #295 (Social Security Administration)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Blake mean?
Blake means "black", according to Behind the Name.
Is Blake a popular name?
Blake ranked #316 for boys and #295 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Blake a boy's or a girl's name?
Blake appears in both the boys' and girls' SSA lists for 2025, so it is used for both.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Blake — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
