Boy
Drake
dragon, male duck
About Drake
Dynamic and decisive, Drake projects confidence and contemporary coolness. This name has surged in popularity due to cultural influences while maintaining enough distinction to avoid feeling overdone. Drake combines surname tradition with given-name accessibility, creating a modern classic. The single syllable delivers punch and memorability, making it easy to remember and impossible to mispronounce. There's an inherent strength in the name's sound—direct, clear, and assertive without aggression. Drake suggests someone who knows what he wants and goes after it with determination. The name works across various social contexts, from casual to professional settings. Its brevity makes it ideal for those preferring streamlined, efficient names. Drake pairs well with traditional middle names that might need balancing with something more contemporary, or with equally modern choices for a cohesive feel. The name's energy and momentum make it particularly appealing to active, forward-thinking families. For parents wanting a name with current relevance and lasting power, Drake offers both attributes in a compact, confident package.
Popularity of the Name Drake
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | #876 | ||||
| 1962 | #930 | ||||
| 1964 | #976 | ||||
| 1965 | #876 | ||||
| 1966 | #996 | ||||
| 1983 | #972 | ||||
| 1985 | #892 | ||||
| 1986 | #823 | ||||
| 1987 | #785 | ||||
| 1988 | #626 | ||||
| 1989 | #591 | ||||
| 1990 | #538 | ||||
| 1991 | #480 | #481 | |||
| 1992 | #425 | #563 | |||
| 1993 | #349 | #398 | |||
| 1994 | #340 | #307 | |||
| 1995 | #326 | #280 | |||
| 1996 | #307 | #283 | |||
| 1997 | #286 | #319 | |||
| 1998 | #270 | #274 | |||
| 1999 | #282 | #368 | |||
| 2000 | #261 | #279 | |||
| 2001 | #263 | #283 | |||
| 2002 | #267 | #296 | |||
| 2003 | #273 | #319 | |||
| 2004 | #262 | #320 | |||
| 2005 | #247 | #316 | |||
| 2006 | #242 | #344 | |||
| 2007 | #239 | #371 | |||
| 2008 | #232 | #330 | |||
| 2009 | #230 | #290 | |||
| 2010 | #196 | #219 | |||
| 2011 | #222 | #882 | #361 | #284 | |
| 2012 | #230 | #734 | #382 | #773 | #299 |
| 2013 | #284 | #910 | #413 | ||
| 2014 | #349 | #954 | #516 | ||
| 2015 | #397 | #665 | |||
| 2016 | #444 | #870 | |||
| 2017 | #468 | #869 | |||
| 2018 | #440 | #913 | |||
| 2019 | #571 | ||||
| 2020 | #535 | ||||
| 2021 | #568 | ||||
| 2022 | #630 | ||||
| 2023 | #681 | ||||
| 2024 | #659 | ||||
| 2025 | #827 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Drake
Names Similar to Drake
Nicknames for Drake
- Dray
- Draco
- Drakey
- Dre
Famous People Named Drake
| Drake Bell | American actor and musician |
| Drake Hogestyn | American actor |
| Drake White | American country music singer |
| Drake Jensen | Canadian country music singer |
| Drake Caggiula | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Drake Reed | American football player |
| Drake Doremus | American film director |
| Drake Anthony | American soccer player |
Characters Named Drake
| Drake Ramoray | Character from the TV series "Friends" |
| Drake Mallard | Darkwing Duck - Character from the animated series "Darkwing Duck" |
| Drake Merwin | Character from the "Gone" book series by Michael Grant |
| Drake Stone | Character from the movie "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" |
| Drake Parker | Character from the video game "Uncharted" |
| Drake Naylor | Character from the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Drake Creighton | Character from the TV series "Veronica Mars" |
| Drake Wilson | Character from the TV series "One Tree Hill" |
| Drake the Dragon | Character from the animated film "The Pebble and the Penguin" |