NAME PROFILE
Drake
The name Drake has Old English origins, meaning 'dragon' or 'male duck.' It signifies strength, power, and a fierce nature. The name evokes images of someone dynamic and influential, embodying a spirit of creativity and resilience.
Key Stats
| Total births | 36,875 |
| Gender | Male (92% / 8%) |
| Peak year | 2010 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1946 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | African-American, Canadian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚓ Timeless & Steady
Top States
CA — 27%IL — 22%OH — 17%TX — 17%LA — 17%
Notable People
Drake (Rapper, *Take Care*) · Aubrey Drake Graham (Full name of the artist known as Drake) · Drake (Famous for hits like *God's Plan* and *In My Feelings*) · Drake Bell (Actor and musician, known for *Drake & Josh*) · Drake (Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter who has won multiple Grammy Awards)
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