Blakleigh
A feminine name derived from the word "black" and "leigh" meaning meadow.
Name Census estimates that about 194 living Americans carry the first name Blakleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Blakleigh today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Blakleigh births was 2024 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Blakleigh. 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
194
~ 1 in 1,766,775 Americans
Peak year
2024
21 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,805
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Blakleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Blakleigh 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 103 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
Blakleigh 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 Blakleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Blakleighs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Blakleigh
The name Blakleigh is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the English-speaking world within the past few centuries. It appears to be a combination of the English surname Blake and the feminine suffix "-leigh," which is derived from the Old English word "leah" meaning a meadow or clearing.
While the name Blake has its roots in the Old English words "blæc" meaning black or dark, and "leah" referring to a meadow or clearing, the specific name Blakleigh does not seem to have any direct historical or linguistic origins. It is more likely a creative construction, blending the surname Blake with the feminine suffix to create a unique given name.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Blakleigh in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest recorded examples of the name likely date back to the late 20th century or early 21st century, as it gained popularity as a distinctive and modern-sounding name for baby girls.
Due to its relatively recent inception, there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals from the past who bore the name Blakleigh. However, as it continues to gain popularity, more notable individuals with this name may emerge in the future.
It is worth noting that while the name Blakleigh may be a recent creation, its components, Blake and the suffix "-leigh," have a long history rooted in English nomenclature. The name Blake, for instance, has been recorded as a surname since the 13th century, with notable bearers including the English poet and artist William Blake (1757-1827) and the American artist Robert Blake (1597-1657).
People
Blakleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Blakleigh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with B
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FAQ
Blakleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Blakleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 194 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Blakleigh 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 1,766,775 US residents.
Is Blakleigh a common name?
We classify Blakleigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 195 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Blakleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Blakleigh was 2024, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Blakleigh is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Blakleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Blakleigh 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.