Blakely Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: With its meaning related to woods and clearings, Blakely has a strong connection to nature.

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A Deep Dive

Blakely Overview

Meaning

Woodland clearing, black meadow, dark clearing

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Old English, British, Scottish

Etymology

Originated from an Old English surname meaning “dark wood” or “clearing”

Pronunciation

/ˈbleɪk.li/

Popularity

Blakely has gained traction in the United States, appealing to modern parents. In 2023, Blakely ranked #204 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Modern, Aesthetic, Cool

Associated Traits

Modern, spirited, unique
A Deep Dive

Blakely Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Blakelee, Blakeley, Blakenee, Blakeny

Common Nicknames

Blake, Blakey, Lakie, Blakie, Laky, Lakely, Lake

Diminutives

Blake, Blakey, Lakie, Blakie, Laky, Lakely, Lake

Famous People

  • Sara Blakely
    (American Entrepreneur)
  • Blakely Bjerken
    (American YouTuber)
  • Blakely Lothian
    (Canadian Actress)
  • Blakely Smith
    (American Model)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Blakely
    ("Blakely's Brave Journey," Children's Book)
  • Blakely
    ("Blakely," Album)
  • Blakely Carter
    ("Blakely's Secret," TV Series)
  • Blakely
    ("The Chronicles of Blakely," Book Series)

Places

  • Blakely City
    (Early County, Georgia, United States)
  • Blakely Island
    (San Juan County, Washington, United States)
  • Blakely Harbor
    (Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States)
  • Blakely Mountain
    (Garland County, Arkansas, United States)
  • Blakely Plantation
    (Baldwin County, Alabama, United States)

What Is the Meaning of Blakely?

Blakely means “dark wood” or “clearing.” Often associated with a personality that is strong and grounded, hinting at a connection to nature and resilience.

What Is the Origin of The Name Blakely?

Blakely originated from Old English, derived from the words “blæc” meaning “dark” and “leah” meaning “wood” or “clearing.” Originally a surname, it has evolved into a given name over time.

Blakely Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Blakely in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1562021#1672022#1552023
Top 3 Rankings#1552023#1562021#1672022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Blakely

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023155
(+12 from 2022)
1854
(+124 from 2022)
0.10599
2022167
(-11 from 2021)
1730
(-105 from 2021)
0.09648
2021156
(+12 from 2020)
1835
(+124 from 2020)
0.10242
2020168
(+15 from 2019)
1711
(+102 from 2019)
0.09679
2019183
(+67 from 2018)
1609
(+301 from 2018)
0.08769
2018250
(+8 from 2017)
1308
(+78 from 2017)
0.07034
2017258
(+12 from 2016)
1230
(+53 from 2016)
0.06511
2016270
(+87 from 2015)
1177
(+257 from 2015)
0.06080
2015357
(+55 from 2014)
920
(+143 from 2014)
0.04716
2014412
(+38 from 2013)
777
(+94 from 2013)
0.03972
2013450
(+96 from 2012)
683
(+139 from 2012)
0.03543
2012546
(+382 from 2011)
544
(+266 from 2011)
0.02805
2011928
(+147 from 2010)
278
(+47 from 2010)
0.01435
20101075
(+277 from 2009)
231
(+55 from 2009)
0.01178
20091352
(+739 from 2008)
176
(+79 from 2008)
0.00869
20082091
(+477 from 2007)
97
(+25 from 2007)
0.00466
20072568
(+133 from 2006)
72
(+6 from 2006)
0.00340
20062701
(+54 from 2005)
66
(+6 from 2005)
0.00316
20052755
(+53 from 2004)
60
(+3 from 2004)
0.00296
20042808
(+76 from 2003)
57
(+4 from 2003)
0.00282
20032884
(+92 from 2002)
53
(+4 from 2002)
0.00264
20022976
(-341 from 2001)
49
(-8 from 2001)
0.00248
20012635
(-42 from 2000)
57
No change from 2000
0.00288
20002593
(+719 from 1999)
57
(+19 from 1999)
0.00286
19993312
(+336 from 1998)
38
(+6 from 1998)
0.00195
19983648
(-774 from 1997)
32
(-10 from 1997)
0.00165
19972874
(+154 from 1996)
42
(+3 from 1996)
0.00220
19963028
(+258 from 1995)
39
(+5 from 1995)
0.00203
19953286
(-118 from 1994)
34
(-2 from 1994)
0.00177
19943168
(-400 from 1993)
36
(-7 from 1993)
0.00185
19932768
(+376 from 1992)
43
(+7 from 1992)
0.00218
19923144
(+489 from 1991)
36
(+7 from 1991)
0.00180
19913633
(+747 from 1990)
29
(+7 from 1990)
0.00143
19904380
(-1611 from 1989)
22
(-18 from 1989)
0.00107
19892769
(+98 from 1988)
40
(+4 from 1988)
0.00201
19882867
(+1116 from 1987)
36
(+15 from 1987)
0.00187
19873983
(+740 from 1986)
21
(+5 from 1986)
0.00112
19864723
(-598 from 1985)
16
(-3 from 1985)
0.00087
19854125
(+353 from 1984)
19
(+3 from 1984)
0.00103
19844478
(+979 from 1983)
16
(+4 from 1983)
0.00089
19835457
(-931 from 1982)
12
(-4 from 1982)
0.00067
19824526
(+725 from 1981)
16
(+3 from 1981)
0.00088
19815251
(-924 from 1980)
13
(-4 from 1980)
0.00073
19804327
(+1100 from 1979)
17
(+5 from 1979)
0.00095
19795427
(-1184 from 1978)
12
(-4 from 1978)
0.00070
19784243
(+3324 from 1977)
16
(+9 from 1977)
0.00097
19777567
(-1967 from 1976)
7
(-3 from 1976)
0.00043
19765600
(-85 from 1975)
10
No change from 1975
0.00064
19755515
(+2906 from 1973)
10
(+5 from 1973)
0.00064
19740
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19738421
(-950 from 1969)
5
No change from 1969
0.00032
19720
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0
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0.0000
19710
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19697471
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00028
19680
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0
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0.0000
19670
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0.0000
19660
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19650
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19640
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0.0000
19620
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0.0000
19610
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0.0000
19600
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0.0000
19590
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19580
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American States Popularity Rankings for Blakely

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1762021#2102022#1842023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#802021#792022#932023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#652021#772022#682023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#452021#442022#312023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#482021#322022#412023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2212021#2222022#1742023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1312021#1272022#1682023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4402021#5672022#4852023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#702021#572022#602023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#542021#372022#462023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1162021#752022#692023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#562021#692022#1172023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1412021#1832022#1372023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1132021#1292022#782023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1062021#1422022#1122023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#832021#942022#842023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#722021#752022#842023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2082021#2672022#2662023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1792021#2942022#1512023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1752021#2832022#1982023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#972021#1652022#1162023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1242021#902022#902023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1852021#1472022#1582023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#882021#942022#502023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3322021#3462022#3272023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#662021#1012022#742023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#442021#902022#602023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2452021#2402022#2032023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#702021#662022#422023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1142021#1162022#1342023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1782021#1702022#1522023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#8582021#6652022#6402023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2612021#3412022#2962023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#352021#562022#662023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1052021#1212022#692023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1302021#632022#1072023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1542021#2102022#882023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5302021#5612022#5082023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3952021#4322022#4362023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#302021#592022#292023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#8032021#6432022#10602023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5562021#4902022#5482023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2262019#1412023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1822019#1302023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1252020

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2682022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#802023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2162022

Popularity Rankings for Blakely in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2962021#3162022#2532023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Blakely a Name for Boys or Girls?

Blakely is a name for both boys and girls. Its unisex nature and contemporary sound make it a stylish choice for any child.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Blakely

Blakely in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Sara Blakely (Entrepreneur, born 1971): An American entrepreneur and founder of the shapewear brand Spanx, known for her innovative approach to fashion and business.
  • Blakely Bjerken (YouTuber, born 2008): An American YouTuber and gymnast known for her popular YouTube channel featuring gymnastics, vlogs, and challenges.
  • Blakely Lothian (Actress, born 1992): A Canadian actress recognized for her roles in independent films and television series.
  • Blakely Smith (Model, born 1995): An American fashion model who has worked with several high-profile brands and appeared in various fashion magazines.
  • Blakely Thompson (Author, born 1980): An American author known for her contemporary romance novels.
  • Blakely Wilson (Dancer, born 1993): An American professional dancer and choreographer known for her performances on various dance reality shows and competitions.
  • Blakely Adams (Chef, born 1985): A British chef and restaurateur recognized for her innovative cuisine and appearances on cooking shows.
  • Blakely ("Blakely's Brave Journey," 2020 Children's Book): Follows Blakely, a young girl who embarks on an adventure to find her lost puppy, learning courage and resilience along the way.
  • Blakely ("Blakely," 2018 Album): A collection of songs inspired by the life and experiences of Blakely, blending folk and contemporary music.
  • Blakely Carter ("Blakely's Secret," 2015 TV Series): A teenager who discovers she has supernatural abilities and must navigate a world of hidden powers and dark secrets.
  • Blakely ("The Chronicles of Blakely," 2019 Book Series): Chronicles the life of Blakely, a young hero on a quest to save her kingdom from an ancient evil.
  • Blakely Adams ("Blakely's World," 2017 Web Series): A vlogger documenting her daily life and adventures, blending humor and heartfelt moments.
  • Blakely Griffin ("Blakely & the Mystery Mansion," 2021 Film): A young detective solving a mystery in an old mansion filled with secrets and surprises.
  • Blakely ("Blakely's Quest," 2020 Video Game): An immersive role-playing game where players help Blakely navigate a fantastical world filled with puzzles and magical creatures.
  • Blakely Jones ("Blakely's Journey," 2016 Novel): A young girl navigating love and loss while discovering her true identity.
  • Blakely Anderson ("Blakely's Dream," 2019 Film): A young woman pursuing her dream of becoming a professional dancer despite numerous challenges.
  • Blakely ("Blakely's Garden," 2018 Children's Book): Chronicles the adventures of Blakely, a young girl who discovers a magical garden in her backyard.
  • Blakely City (Early County, Georgia, United States): A city in Early County, Georgia, known for its historic charm.
  • Blakely Island (San Juan County, Washington, United States): An island in the San Juan archipelago, offering beautiful natural landscapes.
  • Blakely Harbor (Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States): A scenic harbor on Bainbridge Island.
  • Blakely Park (Montgomery, Alabama, United States): A public park offering recreational facilities in Montgomery.
  • Blakely Mountain (Garland County, Arkansas, United States): A mountain in Arkansas providing hiking and outdoor activities.
  • Blakely Plantation (Baldwin County, Alabama, United States): A historic plantation site in Alabama.
  • Blakely State Forest (South Carolina, United States): A state forest with diverse ecosystems and wildlife.

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