Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Blake.
National Rank (2025)
#295
All-Time Peak Rank
#199 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
20,065
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 #199 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 1,504 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 37.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 64 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
+37.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,504Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
64Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:11
1960s:86
1970s:227
1980s:747
1990s:1,924
2000s:1,338
2010s:7,614
2020s:8,118
📐 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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