Name meaning & stats
Blake
Blake means “pale, or dark (debated)”. 205,528 US babies since 1940, peak 2012. Notable Blakes are 2.0× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
“pale, or dark (debated)”
Debated
In US birth records
Peak year: 2012
205,528 US babies were named Blake between 1940 and 2025.
Where Blakes end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 1.5× | High · 34 people |
| Actor | 1.4× | High · 29 people |
| Baseball player | 2.0× | Medium · 24 people |
| Basketball player | 1.2× | Medium · 21 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, Blakes show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Blake has a surprise career: 1.6×
Name twins (peaked around 2012)