Drake Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Drake means 'dragon' and is associated with a fiery or fierce personality.
Meaning of the Name Drake
Drake is a name of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word 'drake' which means 'dragon'. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a fiery or fierce personality. The name Drake can also be associated with Sir Francis Drake, a famous English explorer and naval commander. In recent years, Drake has become a popular name due to the Canadian rapper and singer, Drake.
Popularity of the Name Drake
The popularity for the name Drake peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 1,876 births, which ranked number 360 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Drake had the most female births in 1997 with 8, which ranked number 9,802 out of 16,162 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2010 with 1,876, which ranked number 196 out of 14,266 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Drake has declined sharply over the last ten years from 1,547 births to 440 births, a decline of -71.56%. Among males, Drake has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,547 births to 440 births, a decline of -71.56%.
Nationwide Popularity of Drake
- 20 Year Trend of Drake: -62.36%
- 10 Year Trend of Drake: -71.56%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Drake: -71.56%
Popularity of Drake by State
For males, Drake was most popular in Southeastern states with 147 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 36 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Drake. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 14 | 367 | < 5 | N/A |
| AR | 18 | 195 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 8 | 678 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 18 | 1139 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 7 | 644 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 16 | 864 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 23 | 449 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 19 | 204 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 17 | 570 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 12 | 525 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 5 | 566 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 14 | 336 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 21 | 249 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 8 | 590 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 12 | 616 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 8 | 591 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 22 | 302 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 11 | 291 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 13 | 683 | < 5 | N/A |
| NE | 5 | 433 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 6 | 904 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 14 | 869 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 8 | 926 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 18 | 260 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 10 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 7 | 571 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 10 | 642 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 36 | 748 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 10 | 432 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 15 | 340 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Drake
- Total Births of Drake: 388 (-11.81%)
- Male Births of Drake: 388 (-11.81%)
Given the downward trend of Drake over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.81% decrease in total births, for a total of 388 births in 2024. Male births for Drake have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 388 male births in 2024, a decrease of -11.81%.