Wake Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Wake means 'watchful'.
Meaning of the Name Wake
The name Wake originates from Old English and means 'watchful'. It is derived from the word 'wacian', which means 'to be awake'. The name can also be associated with the concept of being vigilant or alert. Wake is a name that conveys a sense of attentiveness and awareness.
Popularity of the Name Wake
The popularity for the name Wake peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 21 births, which ranked number 10,421 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Wake had the most male births in 2019 with 21, which ranked number 4,634 out of 14,112 male names. The number of births for the name Wake has increased sharply over the last ten years from 13 births to 20 births, an increase of 53.85%. Among males, Wake has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 20 births, an increase of 53.85%.
Nationwide Popularity of Wake
- 10 Year Trend of Wake: 53.85%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Wake: 53.85%
Popularity of Wake by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Wake. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Wake in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Wake is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Wake
- Total Births of Wake: 21 (4.40%)
- Male Births of Wake: 21 (4.40%)
Given the upward trend of Wake over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.40% increase in total births, for a total of 21 births in 2024. Male births for Wake have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 21 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.40%.