Blaklee
A feminine name likely derived from a blend of Blake, meaning "bright" or "dark", and Lee, meaning "meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 180 living Americans carry the first name Blaklee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Blaklee today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Blaklee births was 2023 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Blaklee. 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.
People living today
180
~ 1 in 1,904,191 Americans
Peak year
2023
17 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,957
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Blaklee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Blaklee from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 97 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Blaklee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Blaklee 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 Blaklee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Blaklees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Blaklee
The name Blaklee has its roots in the Old English language, tracing back to the 9th century. It is a combination of the words "blæc" meaning "black" and "leah" meaning "meadow" or "clearing." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for a person living near a dark or shaded meadow.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry "Blacleah" is listed as a landholding in the county of Somerset.
During the Middle Ages, the name Blaklee experienced some variations in spelling, such as "Blaklegh" and "Blakleigh." These variations were likely influenced by the regional dialects and the evolving nature of the English language at the time.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Blaklee was Sir John Blaklee, a knight who fought alongside Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He is mentioned in several chronicles of the time for his bravery and loyalty to the crown.
Another historical figure worth mentioning is Blaklee Williamson, a Scottish merchant and explorer from the 16th century. He is credited with establishing trade routes between Scotland and the West Indies, and his journal entries provide valuable insights into the cultural and economic landscape of that era.
In the realm of literature, the name Blaklee makes an appearance in the works of Geoffrey Chaucer. In his famous Canterbury Tales, one of the pilgrims is referred to as the "Blaklee of Olde Towne," though little is known about the character's significance.
Moving forward to the 17th century, Blaklee Winslow was a prominent figure in the early settlement of New England. As a leader of the Separatist congregation, he played a crucial role in the establishment of Plymouth Colony and the preservation of religious freedom in the New World.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Blaklee Nightingale, a pioneering British nurse from the 19th century. Her groundbreaking work during the Crimean War and her advocacy for improved healthcare conditions earned her recognition as the "Lady with the Lamp" and a prominent place in the history of nursing.
People
Blaklee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Blaklee 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
Blaklee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Blaklee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 180 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Blaklee 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 1,904,191 US residents.
Is Blaklee a common name?
We classify Blaklee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 181 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Blaklee most popular?
The single biggest year for Blaklee was 2023, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Blaklee is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Blaklee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Blaklee 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.