Blakelee
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Blakelee
Blakelee is a modern masculine name that combines the traditional surname 'Blake' (meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired' in Old English) with the popular '-lee' suffix. This fusion creates a contemporary sound while maintaining connections to traditional naming patterns. Blakelee has the distinction of working as both a first name and surname, giving it versatility. Though traditionally used for boys, the name has potential as a unisex option in contemporary naming trends. The name has a crisp, modern ring while still feeling substantial. It remains uncommon, making it an option for parents seeking a distinctive name that still follows familiar phonetic patterns. The name's English origins give it accessibility in English-speaking countries while still standing out.
Blakelee for girls#2124 US
This nouveau spelling of Blakeley was one of the fastest-rising girl names outside of the Top 1000 in 2019, but hasn't grown in popularity since then. It is given to around 110 girls each year in the US.
Pronounced BLAKE-lee.
As of October 2026, Blakelee ranked #12605 in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #8882 in 2014.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,541 | 70 | 39.2 |
| 2015 | #2,623 | 68 | 38.1 |
| 2016 | #2,463 | 74 | 41.8 |
| 2017 | #2,715 | 63 | 36.5 |
| 2018 | #2,585 | 67 | 39.4 |
| 2019 | #1,729 | 120 | 71.5 |
| 2020 | #1,832 | 107 | 66.2 |
| 2021 | #2,045 | 94 | 57.3 |
| 2022 | #1,943 | 102 | 62.2 |
| 2023 | #1,783 | 114 | 71 |
| 2024 | #1,820 | 110 | 67.9 |
| 2025 | #2,124 | 88 | 54.8 |
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