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The baby name Blake is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /bleɪk/ (BLAYK).

Blake is English in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /bleɪk/ (BLAYK)

What is the meaning of the name Blake ?

The baby name Blake is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /bleɪk/ (BLAYK).

Blake is English in Origin.

Blake is an English surname-turned-given name with twin Old English roots: blaec, "black, dark," and blac, "pale, shining." The surname arose in medieval England as a descriptive nickname for complexion or hair, so its meaning can point either to dark features or fair ones. It appears in records from the 12th-13th centuries and became well known through figures like the visionary poet and artist William Blake (1757-1827), helping to cement its cultural presence.

Used as a first name from the 19th century and widely adopted in the late 20th, Blake is now a popular unisex choice in the United States, Britain, Canada, and Australia. Notable modern bearers include Blake Shelton and Blake Lively. Variants and related forms include Blayke, Blaike, and the elaborations Blakely/Blakeley/Blakelyn; a rare pet form is Blakey. The core meaning remains "dark or fair," reflecting its dual origin.

Blake has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Blake

Blake Lively Actor · Born 1987 · United States Blake Lively is an American actor best known for her role as Serena van der Woodsen in the TV series Gossip Girl. She has also starred in films like The Age of Adaline and A Simple Favor. Born in 1987, she has become a prominent figure in Hollywood. Blake Clark Actor · Born 1946 · United States Blake Clark is an American actor best known for his roles in Adam Sandler films like '50 First Dates' and 'The Waterboy'. He often plays comedic characters and has a distinctive Southern accent. He also voiced Slinky Dog in the 'Toy Story' franchise after Jim Varney's passing. Blake Edwards Actor · Born 1922 · United States Blake Edwards was an American filmmaker best known for directing the Pink Panther film series. He also directed Breakfast at Tiffany's, which became a classic. Edwards was married to actress Julie Andrews.
Blake Griffin Actor · Born 1989 · United States Blake Griffin is best known as a professional basketball player in the NBA, particularly for his time with the Los Angeles Clippers. He gained fame for his impressive dunks and athleticism on the court. Although primarily recognized for his sports career, he has also ventured into acting with roles in films and television. Blake Shelton Musician · Born 1976 · United States Blake Shelton is a well-known musician from the United States, most famous for his role as a coach on the TV show 'The Voice'. He has released popular songs like 'God Gave Me You' and 'Honey Bee'. Blake Jenner Actor · Born 1992 · United States Blake Jenner is an American actor best known for his role as Ryder Lynn on the television series Glee. He also starred in the film Everybody Wants Some!! and appeared in The Edge of Seventeen. Born in 1992, Blake has made a mark in both television and film with his engaging performances.

Celebrity babies named Blake

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Blake Perlman Ron Perlman television actor ★★★★★

Blake – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
New Zealand Boys 2010 #19 203 99
BW 0 #19 1 960
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
Canada Girls 2024 #120 196 2,795
Canada Boys 2024 #123 224 2,588
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
BW Boys 0 #152 3 4,685
CR 0 #158 8 5,526
Sweden Boys 2020 #176 2 1,548
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
Sweden Girls 2021 #182 2 1,666
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
United States Girls 2024 #190 1,457 8,487
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
TW Boys 0 #225 17 7,111
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
United States Boys 2024 #246 1,311 7,044
NA Boys 0 #250 4 6,830
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
JM Girls 0 #275 4 7,507
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
CN Boys 0 #283 37 9,639
JM Boys 0 #286 8 6,876
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
JP Boys 0 #298 6 7,909
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
JO Girls 0 #336 4 7,570
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
MY 0 #349 6 12,352
PH Boys 0 #354 30 11,440
CN Girls 0 #357 3 8,829
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
CR Boys 0 #377 113 10,188
JO Boys 0 #386 4 7,057
France Boys 2019 #391 4 2,886
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
ZA 0 #418 30 14,421
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PH Girls 0 #425 5 13,098
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
SD Boys 0 #462 5 10,523
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #500 6 9,305
HK Boys 0 #504 24 12,905
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
LY 0 #517 19 12,703
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Boys 0 #521 6 12,621
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
CM Boys 0 #531 20 12,054
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
HK Girls 0 #643 8 16,104
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
CL Boys 0 #646 20 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #649 19 13,071
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
SG Boys 0 #657 41 17,960
Finland Boys 2026 #665 18 3,552
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
IT 0 #705 10 4,183
SY 0 #716 13 11,684
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
KW Boys 0 #759 11 18,755
NG Girls 0 #776 11 15,093
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
EG Boys 0 #845 42 15,035
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
PE Boys 0 #866 13 14,506
OM Boys 0 #872 10 17,948
CO Boys 0 #895 26 15,656
NG Boys 0 #903 49 16,906
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
Spain Boys 0 #921 10 5,610
NL Boys 0 #931 21 5,873
PE Girls 0 #934 10 14,861
EG Girls 0 #941 19 14,742
Germany Boys 0 #942 11 5,697
MX Boys 0 #948 35 16,355
ZA Boys 0 #950 230 25,619
SA Girls 0 #1,009 6 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,061 51 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,062 31 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
MA 0 #1,112 17 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,126 16 25,928
DZ 0 #1,139 38 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
TR 0 #1,201 11 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,262 6 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,410 62 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,431 16 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,562 53 28,008

Blake is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
United States
Switzerland

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People also ask about Blake

Blake is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Blake is a one syllable name, pronounced /bleɪk/ (BLAYK).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Blak, Blaik, Blakely and Blakeley.
Across languages, Blake has these equivalents: Kieran (Irish, 'little dark one'), Cole (English, 'coal/dark'), Melanie (Greek, 'black/dark'), Kali (Sanskrit, 'black').
Yes, very popular — Blake ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Blake ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Yes — 10 notable people named Blake are in our database, including Blake Lively (Actor), Blake Clark (Actor), Blake Edwards (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Blake for their child, including Ron Perlman.