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Blakelyn

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Pronounced BLAYK-lin /ˈbleɪk.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: BlackMedium

In 30 seconds: Blakelyn is an English girl's name meaning 'black,' built from the surname Blake with a modern -lyn ending.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBlack
U.S. rank (2024)#1940 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births102 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,318

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119932024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The name takes its meaning, 'black,' from Blake, the English surname behind it. Adding the -lyn ending reshapes that surname into a contemporary girls' given name. The result keeps Blake's crisp meaning while softening it into a longer, feminine form.

The trendy -lyn finish links Blakelyn by sound to a wide set of modern names sharing that ending. No spelling variations or notable bearers are recorded in the data here.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Blakelyn is 'black', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Blakelyn — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Blake— The surname meaning 'black' that Blakelyn is built from.
Blakely— A closely related form of the same Blake-based name without the -n ending.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Blakelyn mean?

Blakelyn is usually explained as meaning 'black' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Blakelyn?

It's commonly said BLAYK-lin /blæk.ˈɛl.jn/.

Is Blakelyn a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Blakelyn is used as a girl name.

How popular is Blakelyn?

In 2024, Blakelyn ranked #1940 in the U.S. for girls, with 102 births recorded.