Black Name Origin
/blak/-
American (English) 60%
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British (English) 30%
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Scottish (Scottish) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Black
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Other
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Name Origin
The name 'Black' originates from Old English and Scottish surnames derived from a nickname for someone with dark hair, dark complexion, or who wore black clothing. It is primarily used as a surname in English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Black each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).