Blakelyn
A feminine name potentially derived from a mixture of Blakely and Lynn.
Name Census estimates that about 1,308 living Americans carry the first name Blakelyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Blakelyn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Blakelyn births was 2021 (134 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Blakelyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Blakelyn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 8 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 262,045 Americans
Peak year
2021
134 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,940
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Blakelyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Blakelyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 637 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Blakelyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Blakelyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Blakelyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 22 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Blakelyn, while Mississippi, Michigan, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Blakelyn
The name Blakelyn is a relatively modern English name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is a combination of two distinct name elements: the Old English surname "Blake" and the feminine suffix "-lyn" or "-lyn."
Blake is derived from the Old English word "blæc," meaning "black" or "dark." It was originally an occupational surname given to people who worked with soot or charcoal, such as blacksmiths or charcoal burners. The suffix "-lyn" or "-lyn" is a diminutive form commonly used to create feminine names from masculine ones or to add a sense of endearment or affection.
The name Blakelyn does not have a long or well-documented history, as it is a relatively modern creation. It does not appear to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. However, some notable individuals with the name Blakelyn include:
1. Blakelyn White, an American actress born in 1992, known for her role in the television series "Jane the Virgin."
2. Blakelyn Osburn, an American singer and songwriter from Oklahoma, active in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
3. Blakelyn Jones, an American artist and illustrator based in New York City, known for her whimsical and colorful works.
4. Blakelyn Sorrells, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line "Blakelyn Apparel" in the early 2010s.
5. Blakelyn Wortham, an American author and motivational speaker, who published her memoir "Unbreakable" in 2018.
While the name Blakelyn is a relatively recent invention, it draws upon the rich history of the Old English language and the tradition of creating feminine names through the use of diminutive suffixes. Its unique blend of elements gives it a distinct and modern sound, yet it retains a connection to the past through its linguistic roots.
People
Blakelyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Blakelyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Blakelyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Blakelyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,308 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Blakelyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 262,045 US residents.
Is Blakelyn a common name?
We classify Blakelyn as "Rare". It ranks above 91.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,318 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Blakelyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Blakelyn was 2021, when 134 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Blakelyn is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Blakelyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Blakelyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.