Blake

Meaning of Blake

Blake means "dark" or "fair-haired."

Blake has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Blake

Blake has cooled off, slipping to #295 in 2025, down from a peak of #200 in 2021.

Blake as a boy's name

Blake is also used as a boy's name, currently ranked #316 in the US. Blake comes from a surname meaning either 'black' or 'pale'. It may refer to someone with dark hair or skin, or surprisingly, someone with very fair hair or skin.

Notable people named Blake

• Blake Lively
  Actress, "Gossip Girl"
• Blake Griffin
  Basketball player
• Blake Edwards
  Film director, screenwriter
• Blake Shelton
  Country singer, "The Voice"
• Blake Lewis
  Singer, "American Idol"

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Questions about the name Blake

What does the name Blake mean?

Blake means blake means "dark" or "fair-haired.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Blake a boy's or a girl's name?

Blake is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Blake?

In 2025, Blake ranked #295 for girls, down from #210 the year before and #316 for boys, down from #265 the year before.

When was Blake most popular?

Blake peaked at #200 in 2021.