Fair-haired or dark; pale or black
Derived from the Old English 'blac', which could mean either 'pale' or 'black'. This paradox likely arose because the word was used to describe both very light complexions and very dark complexions or hair. It transitioned from a surname to a popular given name in the late 20th century.
About 1,080 boys were named Blake in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Blake — far less common.
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