Drake
Pronunciation: [ dr-AYK ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Drake first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 83 babies have been named Drake in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Drake is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #54,166 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #54,166
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Drake
Drake is a girl name .
Is Drake a boy or girl name? Drake is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #54,166 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #662. Drake is more commonly used as a boy name.
Drake is currently ranked #54,166 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Drake include Dra, Dry, Drie, and Drakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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