How Many People Are Named Blakely?
Complete statistics for the name Blakely: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Blakely is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 16,369 Americans bearing it today. That's around 20,160 people named Blakely living in the US right now. It's a rising trend, peaking in 2024 with 1,895 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 20,376 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Blakely Through the Generations
Blakely stands out as a name that's truly of its generation, with a majority of its bearers being under 30 years old. The name reached its peak popularity in 2024, showing a strong upward trend. With 19,214 under-30s and just 1,068 aged between 30 and 60, it's clear that Blakely is a name that's here to stay among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Blakely's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Blakely
How Many People Have the Name Blakely?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,257 people in the United States currently share the name Blakely. That works out to roughly 1 in every 29,444 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Blakely a Common or Rare Name?
Blakely is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Blakely Mean?
Blakely means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Blakely in SSA data, approximately 6% are male and 94% are female.
When Was Blakely Most Popular?
The name Blakely reached peak popularity in 2024, with 1,895 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Blakely?
Approximately 11,257 people named Blakely live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,257. That works out to roughly 1 in 29,444 Americans.
Is Blakely a rare name?
Blakely is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 29,444 Americans has this name.
What does the name Blakely mean?
Blakely means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Blakely more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 6% of people named Blakely are male and 94% are female.
When was Blakely most popular?
Blakely peaked in 2024 with 1,895 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.