Drake
How to say it: DRAYK · /ˈdreɪk/
From Old English 'draca' and Old Norse 'draki' meaning 'dragon' or 'male duck'.
Drake was the 767th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 299 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 61% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,003 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #767 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 299 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,088 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −61% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,003 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After its high in the 2000s, Drake drifted downward. Now well below that peak, it is expected to slip more.
What goes with it
Crisp and compact in sound, Drake feels strong and rooted in nature. Cole shares its spare energy.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Drake is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Drake
- Drake Bell (born 1986)American actor
- Drake Callender (born 1997)American soccer player
- Drake Maye (born 2002)American football player
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