Will my child share the name Lake with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 31 UK babies named Lake per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lake in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lake becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lake is declining: down 155 places since 2020, to #976 in 2025. It peaked at #625 in 2023.

Is Lake a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lake is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Lake a popular baby name in the United States?

Lake does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #976

Lake

Q: Who are some famous people named Lake?

Notable people named Lake include: Oliver Lake — Oliver Lake is an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer, poet, and visual artist.; Scott A. Lake — Scott A.

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Lake is a distinctive choice, ranked #976 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lake in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#976

About the Name Lake

Lake has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2681 places in five years. It was most popular in 2018 at #1788 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.

Lake is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Lake in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Lake

Oliver Lake — Oliver Lake is an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer, poet, and visual artist.
Alan Lake — Alan Lake was an English actor and the third and final husband of screen star Diana Dors.
Scott A. Lake — Scott A.

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