Lake Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
77% Masculine / 23% Feminine
Meaning:
Lake means 'body of water' and symbolizes tranquility and calmness.
Meaning of the Name Lake
Lake is an English name derived from the Old English word 'lacu', meaning 'body of water'. It is often used as a nature-inspired name symbolizing tranquility and calmness. Lake can also be seen as a metaphor for the depths of one's emotions or the vastness of possibilities. The name has a simple and elegant quality, and its association with water gives it a soothing and refreshing feel.
Popularity of the Name Lake
The popularity for the name Lake peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 99 births, which ranked number 3,660 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Lake had the most female births in 2020 with 59, which ranked number 2,772 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 99, which ranked number 1,700 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Lake has increased sharply over the last ten years from 75 births to 153 births, an increase of 104.00%. Among males, Lake has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 53 births to 99 births, an increase of 86.79%. Among females, Lake has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 54 births, an increase of 145.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lake
- 20 Year Trend of Lake: 115.49%
- 10 Year Trend of Lake: 104.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Lake: 86.79%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lake: 145.45%
Popularity of Lake by State
For males, Lake was most popular in Southeastern states with 12 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TN, with 7 male births. Among females, Lake was most popular in Western states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lake. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | 8 | 2367 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 809 |
| MN | 5 | 826 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 5 | 529 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 7 | 825 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lake
- Total Births of Lake: 164 (7.39%)
- Male Births of Lake: 105 (6.45%)
- Female Births of Lake: 59 (9.39%)
Given the upward trend of Lake over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.39% increase in total births, for a total of 164 births in 2024. Male births for Lake have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 105 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.45%. For Females, births for Lake have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 59 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.39%.