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Blake

Boy / Girl name · 2,264 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Blake: 2,264 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 159 births in 2021.

From its Old English roots meaning “black” or “dark,” Blake originally described someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion, and it has long served as both a surname and a given name. The poet and artist William Blake, whose visionary works like *Songs of Innocence and of Experience* remain influential, is perhaps the most famous bearer, while the actress Blake Lively brought the name modern Hollywood charm. Though there are no major Scottish place names directly tied to the name, Blake Island off the coast of Washington was named after a 19th‑century surveyor. Today, Blake is used equally for boys and girls, a unisex favourite that feels both sturdy and creative.