Will my child share the name Drake with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Drake per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Drake in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Drake becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Drake is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 337 places over the last five years to #4271 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Drake popular in the US as well as the UK?

Drake is more popular in the US (#661) than in the UK (#4271). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Drake a popular baby name in the United States?

Drake ranks #661 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4271

Drake

Drake is a distinctive choice, ranked #4271 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Drake in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4271

US Rank #661

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #661, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.