Drake
Drake first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2010, when 1,877 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Drake popular?
Declining Drake is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2010 peak.
| 2020s | 2,578 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10,493 | |
| 2000s | 13,531 | |
| 1990s | 7,440 | |
| 1980s | 1,178 | |
| 1970s | 366 | |
| 1960s | 587 | |
| 1950s | 399 | |
| 1940s | 192 | |
| 1930s | 12 | |
| 1920s | 11 | |
| 1910s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Drake mean?
English surname-turned-given-name from the Old Norse byname Draki or Old English Draca, both 'dragon', ultimately via Latin draco from Greek drakon 'dragon, serpent'. Flag: it coincides with the unrelated English word 'drake' meaning 'male duck', and the medieval byname's sense is sometimes read as 'dragon/standard-bearer (banner)', so the dragon reading is well-supported but not the only one.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Drake mean?
Drake means dragon. English surname-turned-given-name from the Old Norse byname Draki or Old English Draca, both 'dragon', ultimately via Latin draco from Greek drakon 'dragon, serpent'. Flag: it coincides with the unrelated English word 'drake' meaning 'male duck', and the medieval byname's sense is sometimes read as 'dragon/standard-bearer (banner)', so the dragon reading is well-supported but not the only one.
What is the origin of the name Drake?
Drake is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Drake?
Drake is pronounced “drayk.”
Is Drake a boy or a girl name?
Drake is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Drake a popular name right now?
Drake is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2010 peak.
How popular is the name Drake?
In 2025, Drake ranked #827 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Drake most popular?
Drake was most popular in 2010, when about 1,877 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Drake?
Names similar to Drake include Remington, Byron, Lowell, King, Legend.
What names go well with Drake?
english names that pair well with Drake include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.