Drake
boy name#827 in 2025Drake entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #196 in 2010, ranks #827 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1918–2025
#827
rank today
#196
peak (2010)
299
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4179 |
| 1920s | #3887 |
| 1930s | #3428 |
| 1940s | #1743 |
| 1950s | #1200 |
| 1960s | #988 |
| 1970s | #1569 |
| 1980s | #956 |
| 1990s | #360 |
| 2000s | #252 |
| 2010s | #360 |
| 2020s | #650 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Drake has been most popular in TX, LA, CA.
Living bearers
About 36,000 people named Drake are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Drake alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Drake in 2025?
- Drake ranks #827 among US boy names in 2025, with 299 babies given the name.
- When was the name Drake most popular?
- Drake peaked in 2010, reaching #196 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Drake with classmates?
- Drake will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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