Lake
girl name#3577 in 2025Lake entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #1437 in 1893, ranks #3577 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
#3577
rank today
#1437
peak (1893)
42
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1529 |
| 1900s | #1825 |
| 1910s | #3131 |
| 1920s | #3847 |
| 1940s | #4622 |
| 1990s | #9957 |
| 2000s | #10690 |
| 2010s | #4593 |
| 2020s | #3266 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lake has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 800 people named Lake are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lake is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lake in 2025?
- Lake ranks #3577 among US girl names in 2025, with 42 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lake most popular?
- Lake peaked in 1893, reaching #1437 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lake with classmates?
- Lake will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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