Blakely
Meaningdark meadow · Old English
- US rank
- #191
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #156 in 2023
1,638 babies were named Blakely in the US in 2025. It has dropped 24 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025
US births per million boys, 1920–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Blakely you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 981 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Blakely, 1,638 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Blakely would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBlakely first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #156.
- Then vs nowBlakely is 32× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 31,847 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 981.
- TrendBlakely has slipped 24 places over the last five years and now sits at #191. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBlakely is most popular in Oklahoma, where it ranks #43, followed by Arkansas (#44) and Alabama (#46). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Old English, Blakely means “dark meadow”.
About the name Blakely
Blakely is a girl name of English origin meaning “dark meadow”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ely”. US birth records list Blakely for girls from 1969 to 2025, in 53 of those 57 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #156 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #191, with 1,638 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 4.0 | 252,525 girls |
| 1980s | 12 | 84,459 girls |
| 1990s | 20 | 51,099 girls |
| 2000s | 40 | 24,869 girls |
| 2010s | 504 | 1,983 girls |
| 2020s | 1,097 | 911 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.1 | 473,934 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
| 1960s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
| 1970s | 5.7 | 174,216 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 76,104 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 69,252 boys |
| 2000s | 9.9 | 100,705 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 87,032 boys |
| 2020s | 8.1 | 123,457 boys |
Other spellings of Blakely
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Blakely
What does the name Blakely mean?
Blakely means “dark meadow” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Blakely?
Blakely has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Blakely a boy or girl name?
Blakely is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Blakely?
Blakely ranked #191 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,638 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#156).