NAME PROFILE
Lake
Lake is an English name that refers to a large body of water surrounded by land. It symbolizes tranquility and the beauty of nature, often evoking peaceful imagery and a sense of calm.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,924 |
| Gender | Male (16% / 84%) |
| Peak year | 2024 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1916 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 35%TX — 31%TN — 11%NY — 11%OH — 11%
Notable People
Lake Bell (Actress, *In a World...*) · Lakeith Stanfield (Actor, *Get Out*) · Lake Shore Drive (Famous street in Chicago)
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