Blakely
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
20,376 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2024 Peak Popularity Year
1,895 Peak Births

Blakely Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Blakely is an Old English name meaning 'dark wood' or 'black clearing'. It evolved from historical forms such as Blaclaege and Blakleah. The name is characterized by its modern appeal and uniqueness. It does not have biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 19th century as a transition from surname to first name.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Blakely"

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Pronunciation

/ˈbleɪkli/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Blakely is derived from the Old English elements 'blæc', meaning 'black' or 'dark', and 'leah', meaning 'woodland' or 'clearing'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'dark wood' or 'black clearing'.

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Meaning

dark wood or black clearing

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Language Evolution

Blaclaege, Blakleah, Blakely

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Historical Usage

Blakely gained popularity as a surname and later transitioned into a first name in the 19th century, becoming more common in the United States.

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Variants & Derivatives

Blake, Blakelynn, Blaklee

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Blakely is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a sense of uniqueness and elegance.

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Famous People

Blakely McHugh, Blakely Miller

📊 Blakely Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Consistently Rising

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✨ Blakely Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,895 peak births in 2024

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 48 US states, with strongest presence in Utah

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Blakely"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Blakely"

"Blakely" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 5436th of 7545 23
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 6773rd of 6773 5
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 4193rd of 7552 61
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3477th of 10718 140
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2414th of 16616 423
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 3961st of 24088 362
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 5257th of 23106 212
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 7682nd of 19264 82
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 3649th of 27321 428
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1685th of 35406 1,909
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 224th of 30306 16,731

Regional Popularity of "Blakely" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 37.58%
1952nd/5194
-
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 57.95%
4238th/7313
-
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 74.46%
5080th/6822
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Regional Popularity of "Blakely" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 100.00%
3518th/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 46.09%
2394th/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
48.58%
2226th/4582
71.34%
3684th/5164
14.08%
1030th/7313
33.70%
2515th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
5.05%
201st/3984
16.16%
725th/4487
2.27%
155th/6822
4.92%
309th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Blakely"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Blakely" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Blakely" in the United States

The name Blakely is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Blakely has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Blakely' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5436th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4193rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3477th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2414th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3961st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5257th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7682nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3649th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1685th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 224th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Blakely' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Blakely name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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