Drake
Drake is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dragon or male duck.
Origin and history
Drake is an English name derived from an Old English personal name or nickname meaning dragon or male duck. Historically used as a surname, it transitioned into a popular given name in the late 20th century. It remains a recognizable, modern choice in the United States with steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
36,792 babies in the United States have been named Drake since 1880. It ranks #593 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #618.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.6 %)
- TX (7.9 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- MI (4.9 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 192 |
| 1950-1960 | 399 |
| 1960-1970 | 587 |
| 1970-1980 | 366 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,178 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,440 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,531 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,493 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,578 |
Famous people named Drake
- Drake Bell: Actor, Musician
Fun facts
- Drake originally developed as an English surname derived from the Old English 'draca' or Old Norse 'draki', both meaning dragon.
- The name is famously associated with Sir Francis Drake, the English sea captain and explorer of the Elizabethan era.