254,135births recorded
15Countries
1Variants
2011Peak · South Australia
#41Scotland 2025
Blake is a boy name family recorded 254,135 times in 15 countries since 1883. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#41 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 2011, at 597.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Blake
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake | English | 206,623 | 🇺🇸 United States | #295 | 2012 | ▼ 53 % |
| Blake | English | 17,679 | 🏴 England & Wales | #144 | 2014 | ▼ 50 % |
| Blake | English | 8,806 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1995 | – |
| Blake | English | 7,738 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #159 | 2013 | ▼ 52 % |
| Blake | English | 2,932 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #135 | 2011 | ▼ 52 % |
| Blake | English | 2,399 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #93 | 2012 | ▶ 1 % |
Questions about Blake
How popular is the name Blake?
In 2025 it ranked #41 in Scotland. Official registers record 254,135 births across 15 countries.
When was Blake most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 2011, at 597.1 births per 100,000.
Is Blake a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Blake is a boy name.