Drake
Every Drake since 1918 — 36,875 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Drake
Drake is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #827 in 2025 with 299 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 36,875 American babies have been named Drake. Its peak came in 2010, when 1,885 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Drake stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Drake year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 299 | #827 |
| 2024 | — | — | 416 | #659 |
| 2023 | — | — | 398 | #681 |
| 2022 | — | — | 442 | #630 |
| 2021 | — | — | 496 | #568 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,760 | 527 | #535 |
| 2019 | — | — | 488 | #571 |
| 2018 | — | — | 687 | #440 |
| 2017 | — | — | 649 | #468 |
| 2016 | — | — | 696 | #444 |
| 2015 | — | — | 782 | #397 |
| 2014 | — | — | 943 | #349 |
| 2013 | — | — | 1,217 | #284 |
| 2012 | — | — | 1,547 | #230 |
| 2011 | — | — | 1,607 | #222 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,615 | 1,877 | #196 |
| 2009 | — | — | 1,587 | #230 |
| 2008 | — | — | 1,590 | #232 |
| 2007 | — | — | 1,524 | #239 |
| 2006 | — | — | 1,410 | #242 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,023 | 1,338 | #247 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,664 | 1,268 | #262 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,790 | 1,130 | #273 |
| 2002 | — | — | 1,169 | #267 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,034 | 1,245 | #263 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,656 | 1,270 | #261 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,203 | 795 | #326 |
| 1990 | — | — | 341 | #539 |
| 1985 | — | — | 103 | #892 |
| 1980 | — | — | 47 | #1,382 |
| 1975 | — | — | 17 | #2,470 |
| 1970 | — | — | 60 | #1,057 |
| 1965 | — | — | 70 | #876 |
| 1960 | — | — | 54 | #1,049 |
| 1955 | — | — | 38 | #1,225 |
| 1950 | — | — | 38 | #1,171 |
| 1945 | — | — | 11 | #2,160 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,145 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #3,942 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Drake
- Drake Singer · b. 1986
- Drake Bell Actor · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Drake in 2025?
Drake ranked #827 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 299 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Drake?
36,875 babies have been named Drake in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Drake most popular?
Drake peaked in 2010, when 1,885 newborns received the name.
Is Drake a boy or girl name?
Drake is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Drake rising or falling?
Drake is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Drake?
Well-known people named Drake include Drake (singer), Drake Bell (actor).