An estimated 35,785 living Americans are named Drake.
How rare is Drake?
Drake is uncommon among babies today, with 299 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 84.1% from its 2010 peak.
How old is the typical Drake?
The median age of a living American named Drake is approximately 20 years, with most bearers falling between 14 and 27 years old.
Is Drake still popular?
Not especially. Drake has been declining since its 2010 peak and registered 299 births in 2025.
Where is Drake most common?
Drake has its strongest geographic signal in Arkansas, where it appears 5.7× more often than the national baseline.
1918Peak 20102025
Peak year
2010
Decline from peak
84.1%
2025
299
All-time
36,792
Diaspora map
Drake broke out in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Utah (1994) and became over-represented in 36 states over 22 years.
Broke out: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Utah, 1994 · over-represented in 36 states over 22 years
