Blakely Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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"
Pronunciation
/ˈbleɪkli/
Origin
Old English
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'.
Meaning
dark wood or black clearing
Language Evolution
Blaclaege, Blakleah, Blakely
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.
Variants & Derivatives
Blake, Blakelynn, Blaklee
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Blakely is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a sense of uniqueness and elegance.
Famous People
Blakely McHugh, Blakely Miller
📊 Blakely Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,895 peak births in 2024
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
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 |
- |
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 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
46.09% 2394th/5194 |
- |
| 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.