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Blake

female

Meaning

"Dark; or Pale"

From an Old English byname with debated sense, commonly explained as either dark or pale in complexion.

NatureNaturalModernContemporaryUnisexGender-neutral

Popularity History of Blake

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#210Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#210

Blake was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+11

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Blake Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Blake.

1 ideas
Blakey
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Blake

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables1
Length5 letters

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