Lake
Lake: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lake
- A unisex given name.
Etymology
Derived from the noun lake.
How popular is Lake?
Since 1880, 937 girls and 2,987 boys in the U.S. have been named Lake (24% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1533 in 1893. Its highest rank for boys was #1025 in 1892. In 2025, 114 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lake
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Sibling name ideas for Lake
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Lake FAQ
What does the name Lake mean?
A unisex given name. Derived from the noun lake.
How popular is the name Lake?
Since 1880, 937 girls and 2,987 boys in the U.S. have been named Lake (24% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1533 in 1893. Its highest rank for boys was #1025 in 1892. In 2025, 114 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lake a boy or girl name?
Lake is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (937 girls and 2,987 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.