Blakely is a unisex given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "lēah" meaning "clearing or meadow". The name has been in use since the 19th century and has gained popularity in recent years. It is currently ranked as the 377th most popular name for girls in the United States and the 1,465th most popular name for boys. Notable people with the name Blakely include American entrepreneur and founder of Spanx, Sara Blakely, and American football player, Blakely Mattern.
Blake rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
- Rank 195. Arabella
- Rank 196. Sara
- Rank 197. Journee
- Rank 198. Harmony
- Rank 199. Blake
- Rank 200. Alaina
- Rank 201. Aspen
- Rank 202. Noelle
- Rank 203. Selena
Nicknames for Blake
| Blakie | BLEY-kee | A common nickname for Blake, often used by close friends and family members. |
| Blaker | BLAY-kur | A playful nickname for Blake, often used by siblings or childhood friends. |
| B | bee | A simple and easy nickname for Blake, often used by friends or acquaintances. |
| Blakey | BLAY-kee | A cute and affectionate nickname for Blake, often used by romantic partners or close friends. |
| Blaze | BLAYZ | A cool and edgy nickname for Blake, often used by friends who admire his adventurous spirit. |
| B-Man | BEE-man | A fun and casual nickname for Blake, often used by friends who want to sound cool and friendly. |
| Blakeman | BLAYK-man | A strong and confident nickname for Blake, often used by colleagues or business associates. |
Famous people named Blake
| Blake Lively | Actress | Best known for her role in the TV series "Gossip Girl |
| Blake Shelton | Singer | Country music artist and coach on "The Voice |
| Blake Griffin | Basketball player | NBA star and former Rookie of the Year |
| Blake Mycoskie | Entrepreneur | Founder of TOMS Shoes, a company known for its social responsibility |
| Blake Edwards | Film director | Directed classic films such as "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "The Pink Panther |
| Blake Ross | Computer programmer | Co-founder of Mozilla Firefox web browser |
| Blake Schwarzenbach | Musician | Lead singer and guitarist of punk rock bands Jawbreaker and Jets to Brazil |
| Blake Anderson | Actor | Co-creator and star of the TV series "Workaholics |
| Blake Bortles | Football player | NFL quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams |
| Blake Ritson | Actor | Known for roles in TV series such as "Da Vinci's Demons" and "Upstairs Downstairs |
Fictional character called Blake from pop culture
| Blake Carrington | Dynasty | The patriarch of the Carrington family and a wealthy oil tycoon in the 1980s soap opera "Dynasty". |
| Blake Belladonna | RWBY | A character in the American anime-style web series "RWBY", known for her fighting skills and being a member of Team RWBY. |
| Blake Dexter | Hitman: Absolution | An antagonist in the video game "Hitman: Absolution", known for being a wealthy and sadistic businessman. |
| Blake Bradley | Power Rangers Ninja Storm | A character in the TV show "Power Rangers Ninja Storm", known for being the Navy Thunder Ranger. |
| Blake Langermann | Outlast 2 | The protagonist of the horror video game "Outlast 2", known for being a journalist investigating a cult in Arizona. |
| Blake Moran | The Bold Type | A character in the TV show "The Bold Type", known for being a social media director and friend to the main characters. |
| Blake Ritson | Da Vinci's Demons | An actor who played the character Count Riario in the TV series "Da Vinci's Demons". |
| Blake Schwarzenbach | Jawbreaker | The lead singer and guitarist of the punk rock band Jawbreaker. |
| Blake Thorburn | Pact | The protagonist of the web serial novel "Pact", known for being a practitioner of magic in a world of demons and spirits. |
| Blake Wheeler | NHL | A professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. |
Frequently Asked Questions about Blake
| What is the meaning of the name Blake? | The name Blake means dark or fair-haired, or a person who lives near a lake. |
| Is Blake a unisex name? | Yes, Blake is considered a unisex name and can be used for both boys and girls. |
| What are some famous people with the name Blake? | Some famous people with the name Blake include Blake Lively, Blake Shelton, and Blake Griffin. |
| What are some variations of the name Blake? | Some variations of the name Blake include Blakely, Blakemore, and Blakeney. |
| What is the popularity of the name Blake? | The popularity of the name Blake has been increasing in recent years and is currently ranked #97 for boys and #579 for girls in the United States. |
| What are some middle names that go well with Blake? | Some middle names that go well with Blake include Alexander, James, Michael, and William. |
| What are some nicknames for the name Blake? | Some nicknames for the name Blake include Blakie, Blaker, and Blakey. |