Lake
How to say it: LAYK · /ˈleɪk/
From English word 'lake' for a body of water - modern nature name used for all genders.
Lake was the 1,665th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 114 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,556 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,665 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 114 |
| Share of births | 1 in 29,081 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | steady |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,556 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Lake is climbing: the 2020s are already its best decade.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lake is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Lake
- Lake Bell (born 1979)American actress, director and screenwriter
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