Drake
d-ra-ke
US Popularity:1278
Origin:British
Meaning:Dragon
Originating in Britain, Drake means “dragon”—could a little boy ask for a cooler name? Probably not, and its association with rapper Drake (real name: Aubrey Drake Graham) doesn’t hurt either. This easy-to-pronounce, straightforward baby name has been around forever: In the seventh century, it was a nickname for someone who was tough and fearsome. As a surname, it gained cred from Francis Drake, a daring English explorer in the 16th century. With a name rooted in adventure, baby Drake will be ready to take the world by storm.
Drake Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Drake is currently #1764 on The Bump
Boy:Drake is currently #514 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Drake is currently #1278 in U.S. births
Boy:Drake is currently #446 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1278
in 2022
- 115
from 2021
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