Blake
How to say it: BLAYK · /ˈbleɪk/
Black or pale/bright; from an Old English surname, paradoxically meaning both dark and fair.
Blake was the 296th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,115 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 56% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #318 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #296 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 2,115 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,498 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −56% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #318 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Blake saw its fullest moment in the 2010s and stays close to it. A modest fade is foreseen.
What goes with it
Sharp and crisp in a single beat, Blake feels bold and direct. Cole shares its lean style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Blake is about 1 in 63.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #144. Ireland: #156.
Famous people named Blake
- Blake Lively (born 1987)American actress
- Blake Clark (born 1946)American stand-up comedian
- Blake Griffin (born 1989)American basketball player
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