Wake
boy name#6446 in 2025Wake entered the US charts in 2009, peaked at #4610 in 2023, ranks #6446 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2009–2025
#6446
rank today
#4610
peak (2023)
13
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #8985 |
| 2010s | #6719 |
| 2020s | #5261 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wake has been most popular in FL.
Living bearers
About 200 people named Wake are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wake is a kid of about 6 — 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 Wake in 2025?
- Wake ranks #6446 among US boy names in 2025, with 13 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wake most popular?
- Wake peaked in 2023, reaching #4610 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wake with classmates?
- Wake will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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