Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Blake.
National Rank (2025)
#316
All-Time Peak Rank
#71 (2012)
Total U.S. Births
186,558
Unisex Distribution90.3% Boy / 9.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Blake Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Blake
According to SSA data, Blake achieved its highest historical rank of #71 in 2012. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2012 with 6,047 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 74.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 118 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Blake scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-74.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,047Births in 2012
Years in Top 100
28yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
118Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:19
1890s:37
1900s:45
1910s:260
1920s:414
1930s:320
1940s:583
1950s:2,594
1960s:4,721
1970s:5,443
1980s:25,398
1990s:45,873
2000s:50,109
2010s:41,721
2020s:9,021
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBlake
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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