gender neutral
Blake
dark, fair-haired
About Blake
Blake brings an unexpected twist to traditional girl naming conventions, offering a sleek, modern choice that defies gender stereotypes with quiet confidence. The single-syllable structure delivers punch and memorability, while the name's historical use for both genders adds layers of versatility and contemporary relevance. There's something inherently chic about Blake—it suggests someone creative, perhaps artistic, yet grounded and practical. The name pairs exceptionally well with longer middle names, creating rhythmic combinations that feel intentionally stylish. Blake works across professional settings and casual environments with equal ease, never seeming out of place. For parents who appreciate minimalism and impact, who want their daughter's name to suggest capability and cool sophistication, Blake offers everything in four efficient letters.
Popularity of the Name Blake
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #933 | ||||
| 1991 | #955 | ||||
| 1992 | #995 | ||||
| 1993 | #961 | ||||
| 1994 | #964 | ||||
| 1995 | #923 | ||||
| 1996 | #988 | ||||
| 1997 | #952 | ||||
| 2011 | #817 | #576 | |||
| 2012 | #700 | #925 | #463 | ||
| 2013 | #551 | #358 | #370 | ||
| 2014 | #591 | #322 | #340 | ||
| 2015 | #424 | #281 | #343 | ||
| 2016 | #298 | #589 | #214 | #760 | #151 |
| 2017 | #269 | #418 | #163 | #138 | |
| 2018 | #280 | #403 | #136 | #563 | #129 |
| 2019 | #224 | #377 | #156 | #455 | #119 |
| 2020 | #222 | #398 | #162 | #540 | #98 |
| 2021 | #199 | #343 | #151 | #576 | #119 |
| 2022 | #200 | #337 | #119 | #562 | #99 |
| 2023 | #221 | #350 | #124 | #319 | #107 |
| 2024 | #210 | #380 | #167 | #375 | #142 |
| 2025 | #295 | #519 | #309 | #717 | #179 |
| 2009 | #777 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Blake
Names Similar to Blake
Nicknames for Blake
- Blakey
- Blay
- Kiki
- Blakely
Famous People Named Blake
| Blake Lively | American actress |
| Blake Shelton | American country singer and TV personality - often used as a nickname |
| Blake Anderson | American actress and comedian |
| Blake McGrath | Canadian dancer and choreographer |
| Blake Nill | Canadian football coach |
| Blake Mycoskie | Founder of TOMS Shoes and entrepreneur |
| Blake Clark | American actor and comedian |
| Blake Kinsman | Australian actress |
| Blake Edwards | American film director and producer |
| Blake Mitchell | American model |
| Blake Lindsley | American actress |
| Blake Harnage | American musician and producer |
| Blake Kessel | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Blake Davis | Australian baseball player |
| Blake Haxton | American Paralympic rower |
| Blake Griffin | American professional basketball player |
| Blake Hoppus | American musician and sister of Mark Hoppus from Blink-182 |
| Blake Koch | American race car driver |
| Blake Wilson | American social media influencer - BatDad |
Characters Named Blake
| Blake Belladonna | From the web series "RWBY" |
| Blake Thornbury | From the novel "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard |
| Blake Crawford | From the TV series "Faking It" |
| Blake Holsey | From the TV series "Strange Days at Blake Holsey High" |
| Blake Sterling | From the TV series "The Event" |
| Blake Marler | From the soap opera "Guiding Light" |
| Blake Downey | From the TV series "DeGrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Blake Laviolette | From the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Blake Moran | From the TV series "Dynasty" |
| Blake Thorpe | From the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Blake Gaines | From the movie "San Andreas" |
| Blake Hartley | From the TV series "Heroes" |
| Blake | From the video game "Fire Emblem - Awakening" |
| Blake Bradley | From the TV series "Power Rangers Ninja Storm" |
| Blake DeWitt | From the TV series "One Tree Hill" |
| Blake Schwarzenbach | From the movie "You Wrote It, You Watch It" |