Drake: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A dragon-hearted child with fierce determination.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #533
- Peak
- #196 in 2010
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Drake Means
Drake is a boy name of English origin. A dragon-hearted child with fierce determination.
How Popular Drake Is
Drake currently ranks #533 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #196 in 2010. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Drake
- Drake peaked at #196 in the U.S. in 2010.
- Drake is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
Names Like Drake
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Drake
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Questions About Drake
What does Drake mean?
Drake is a boy name of English origin. A dragon-hearted child with fierce determination.
How popular is Drake?
Drake currently ranks #533 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #196 in 2010. It has held steady.
Where does Drake come from?
Drake comes from English roots. Drake peaked at #196 in the U.S. in 2010.
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