Lake: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A serene nature name evoking still waters, calm and reflective beauty.
Lake as a Girl Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #130
- Peak
- #130 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
What Lake Means
Lake is a girl name of English origin. A serene nature name evoking still waters, calm and reflective beauty.
How Popular Lake Is
Lake currently ranks #130 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #130 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Lake
- Lake Bell, the actress and filmmaker, brings creative energy to this name.
- Part of the water-name trend alongside River, Brook, and Ocean.
- Simple, clear, and impossibly refreshing.
Lake as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #1883
- Peak
- #1025 in 1892
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 Lake Means
Lake is a unisex name of English origin. A still body of water, deep and reflective.
How Popular Lake Is
Lake currently ranks #1883 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1025 in 1892. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Lake
- Lake is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
- With just one syllable, Lake is punchy and memorable, pairing well with longer middle names.
Style
Names Like Lake
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Lake
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Lake.
Questions About Lake
What does Lake mean?
Lake is a girl name of English origin. A serene nature name evoking still waters, calm and reflective beauty.
How popular is Lake?
Lake currently ranks #130 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #130 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Lake come from?
Lake comes from English roots. Lake Bell, the actress and filmmaker, brings creative energy to this name.
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