Blakely is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #9030 in 2025 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 33 births ranking #2614. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 66.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 213,510 boys born was named Blakely. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Blakely comes from an English surname derived from old elements meaning black and woodland clearing. It has the crisp surname-style feel that has made many modern girls’ names popular.
The name began as a surname before moving into given-name use. Its modern appeal is more stylistic than traditional, but the surname root itself is clear and well documented.