Drake
Drake is a distinctive choice, ranked #3684 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Drake in their class.
About the Name Drake
Drake is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 337 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #682 in 2012 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2001.
Drake is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Drake in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #661, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Drake
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Drake
Almost certainly the only Drake in the class
UK Popularity (2001–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Drake
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Check another name
Enter any baby name to get UK and US popularity data, classroom predictions and trend charts.
🔮 Try the Name Checker 📚 Browse All Names