Blakely
Peaked at #156 nationally in 2021, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1920, Blakely has been recorded 94% of the time for girls and 6% of the time for boys.
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Blakely — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#156
in 2021
Current rank
#158
in 2024
Years tracked
52
1969–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1969, Blakely reached its peak popularity for girls in 2021, ranking #156 nationally with 1,836 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #412 (2014) to #158 (2024) — a 62% improvement.
As of 2024, Blakely ranks #158 nationally for girls, with 1,882 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #158 | 1,882 |
| 2023 | #156 | 1,859 |
| 2022 | #167 | 1,736 |
| 2021 | #156 | 1,836 |
| 2020 | #168 | 1,712 |
| 2019 | #183 | 1,609 |
| 2018 | #250 | 1,308 |
| 2017 | #259 | 1,230 |
Blakely — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1588
in 1990
Current rank
#6491
in 2024
Years tracked
73
1920–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1920, Blakely reached its peak popularity for boys in 1990, ranking #1588 nationally with 52 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4154 (2014) to #6491 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Blakely ranks #6491 nationally for boys, with 13 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,491 | 13 |
| 2023 | #6,580 | 13 |
| 2022 | #6,189 | 14 |
| 2021 | #5,797 | 15 |
| 2020 | #4,553 | 21 |
| 2019 | #5,376 | 17 |
| 2018 | #7,695 | 10 |
| 2017 | #5,126 | 18 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Blakely most popular?
Blakely was most popular in 2021, when it ranked #156 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Blakely becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Blakely?
At least 20,376 babies have been recorded with the name Blakely in the US since 1920, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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