Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Blakely.
National Rank (2025)
#191
All-Time Peak Rank
#156 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
20,802
Unisex Distribution5.6% Boy / 94.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Blakely Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Blakely
According to SSA data, Blakely achieved its highest historical rank of #156 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 1,892 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 77.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 51 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Blakely scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+77.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,892Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
51Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:5
1970s:60
1980s:206
1990s:351
2000s:744
2010s:8,759
2020s:10,677
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBla-kely
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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