Drake
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Dragon, male duck
Origin: Old English/Norse
Popularity: Ranked #827 in 2025 with 299 babies born.
History: Drake comes from the Old English 'draca' (dragon) or the Norse 'draki.' It was also historically used for a male duck. Sir Francis Drake, the Elizabethan privateer and circumnavigator, is its most famous historical bearer. The name has surged in modern popularity through Canadian rapper Drake.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Drake? About 1 in 11,132 babies born in 2025 were named Drake, or roughly 0.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Drake
What does the name Drake mean?
Drake means “Dragon, male duck” from Old English/Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Drake?
Drake has Old English/Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “Dragon, male duck”.
How popular is Drake?
Drake ranked #827 in 2025 — given to 299 babies that year.
When was Drake most popular?
Drake peaked in 2010 with 1,877 babies registered that year.
Is Drake a boy or girl name?
Drake is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Drakes in registered births are male.
Is the name Drake rising or falling in popularity?
Drake has risen 14580 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #15407 in 2020 to #827 in 2025.
How long has Drake been recorded?
Drake appears in birth records across 90 years — from 1918 through 2025.