Blakely
Blakely is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dark meadow or pale woodland clearing.
Origin and history
Blakely is an English surname turned given name derived from Old English roots meaning dark meadow or pale woodland clearing. It experienced a rapid rise in popularity in the United States during the 2010s and 2020s. Today, it is widely chosen as a stylish, modern feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
20,802 babies in the United States have been named Blakely since 1880. It ranks #1040 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #163.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.1 %)
- GA (6.8 %)
- TN (4.9 %)
- AL (4.9 %)
- FL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 60 |
| 1980-1990 | 206 |
| 1990-2000 | 351 |
| 2000-2010 | 744 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,759 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,677 |
Nicknames
Blake, Blakey
Fun facts
- The prefix comes from Old English blæc (dark) or blāc (pale), combined with leah (clearing or meadow).
- Blakely surged into the top 200 U.S. female names during the 2020–2025 period.