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Blake

“Black; or pale, fair” — Old English origin

Boy's name · #316 in the US (2025) · 2000s

Blake has appeared in US records since 1883 — best rank #71 (2012) · 186,558 babies named Blake all-time · 1 in 1,600 boys born in 2025.

Around the world: #42 in Scotland (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 49 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Blakes

• Blake Clark — American stand-up comedian (born 1946)
• Blake Edwards — American film director, screenwriter and producer (1922-2010)
• Blake Griffin — American basketball player
• Blake Shelton — American country music singer and television personality
• Blake Jenner — American actor

In stories & tradition

• Blake Carrington — Dynasty · The Colbys
• Blake Tower — Daredevil
• Blake Marler — Guiding Light

What Blakes become

Among 628 notable people named Blake:

Athletes appear 2.7× more often than among typical names — e.g. Blake Griffin, American basketball player.

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