How Many People Are Named Blakely?

Complete statistics for the name Blakely in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Blakely
Very Rare
20,376
Estimated People
1 in 16,196
1 in X Americans
2024
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,226 (6%)
♀ Female
19,150 (94%)
6%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 10

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 11
Alabama 918
Arkansas 609
Arizona 264
California 631
Colorado 303
Connecticut 27
Delaware 11
Florida 750
Georgia 1,261
Iowa 311
Idaho 256
Illinois 414
Indiana 544
Kansas 319
Kentucky 449
Louisiana 466
Massachusetts 58
Maryland 149
Maine 5
Michigan 374
Minnesota 329
Missouri 573
Mississippi 275
Montana 85
North Carolina 658
North Dakota 112
Nebraska 264
New Hampshire 14
New Jersey 53
New Mexico 6
Nevada 61
New York 196
Ohio 553
Oklahoma 739
Oregon 260
Pennsylvania 305
South Carolina 540
South Dakota 85
Tennessee 914
Texas 2,050
Utah 616
Virginia 350
Vermont 5
Washington 514
Wisconsin 245
West Virginia 77
Wyoming 47
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Blakely

How Many People Have the Name Blakely in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20,376 people in the United States currently share the name Blakely. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,196 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Blakely a Common or Rare Name?

Blakely is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Blakely Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Blakely are covered in full on the Blakely name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Blakely Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Blakely in SSA data, approximately 6% are male and 94% are female. Blakely is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Blakely Most Popular?

The name Blakely reached peak popularity in 2024, with 1,882 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Blakely Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Blakely across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Blakely?

Approximately 20,376 people in the United States share the name Blakely, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Blakely a rare name?

Blakely is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,196 Americans has this name.

What does the name Blakely mean?

The meaning and origin of Blakely is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Blakely more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 6% of people named Blakely are male and 94% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Blakely most popular?

The name Blakely reached its peak in 2024, with 1,882 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People20,376
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 16,196
GenderFemale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2024
Male %6%
Female %94%

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