What is the origin of the name Drake?

Drake is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Drake?

In 2023, 414 babies were named Drake in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Drake is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

Explore thousands more names in our Baby Name Genius app.

Births Last Year: 414 ↘

All-Time Total: 36,489

Peak Year: 2010

Drake is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "draca," meaning dragon or serpent.

Boy names closely related to Drake

Rhett Dutton Kyler Denver Kaysen Cohen Dawson Tatum

Girl names closely related to Drake

Blakely Kinley Gracelyn Saylor Haisley Blaire Millie Paislee

Names with similar meaning to Drake

Long

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Get detailed insights, popularity trends, and personalized recommendations in the Baby Name Genius app.