Blake Carlton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Blake Carlton — dark, fair
54K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Blake Carlton is a name that combines English origins. The first name Blake is a masculine given name of English origin. Blake is a unisex given name, which originated from Old English. Its derivation is uncertain; it could come from "blac", a nickname for someone who had dark hair or skin, or from "blaac", a nickname for someone with pale hair or skin. The surname Carlton: Albert E. Carlton (1866–1931), American investor Alfred Carlton (1867–1941), Australian cricketer Andrew Carlton, American singer, songwriter and music producer Ann Marie Carlton, American chemist Bart Carlton (1908–1993), American basketball player Bill Carlton (1894–1949), Australian politician Bob Carlton (1950–2018), English theatre director and writer Brian Carlton (born 1962), Australian radio announcer, producer and journalist Bronwyn Carlton (born 1962), American comic-book writer and radio DJ Carl Carlton (1953–2025), American singer and songwriter Carl Carlton (German musician) (born. Blake is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 54K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Blake reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Blake

Meaning: dark, fair

English

Blake is a unisex given name, which originated from Old English. Its derivation is uncertain; it could come from "blac", a nickname for someone who had dark hair or skin, or from "blaac", a nickname for someone with pale hair or skin.

Surname: Carlton

English

Albert E. Carlton (1866–1931), American investor Alfred Carlton (1867–1941), Australian cricketer Andrew Carlton, American singer, songwriter and music producer Ann Marie Carlton, American chemist Bart Carlton (1908–1993), American basketball player Bill Carlton (1894–1949), Australian politician Bob Carlton (1950–2018), English theatre director and writer Brian Carlton (born 1962), Australian radio announcer, producer and journalist Bronwyn Carlton (born 1962), American comic-book writer and radio DJ Carl Carlton (1953–2025), American singer and songwriter Carl Carlton (German musician) (born.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Blake is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Blake by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Blake Carlton

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Blake Carlton:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Blake?
The first name Blake originates from English. Blake is a unisex given name, which originated from Old English. Its derivation is uncertain; it could come from "blac", a nickname for someone who had dark hair or skin, or from "blaac", a nickname for someone with pale hair or skin.
When was Blake most popular?
The name Blake reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Carlton?
The surname Carlton originates from English. Albert E. Carlton (1866–1931), American investor Alfred Carlton (1867–1941), Australian cricketer Andrew Carlton, American singer, songwriter and music producer Ann Marie Carlton, American chemist Bart Carlton (1908–1993), American basketball player Bill Carlton (1894–1949), Australian politician Bob Carlton (1950–2018), English theatre director and writer Brian Carlton (born 1962), Australian radio announcer, producer and journalist Bronwyn Carlton (born 1962), American comic-book writer and radio DJ Carl Carlton (1953–2025), American singer and songwriter Carl Carlton (German musician) (born.
How common is the surname Carlton?
The surname Carlton is shared by approximately 21K people worldwide.
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