Unisex nameCurrently #1,632 in the USRising
Lake
//ˈleɪk//
1 syllablePeak year: 20224 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lake's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lake's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lake |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 20 |
| 1916 | 30 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1919 | 32 |
| 1920 | 34 |
| 1921 | 27 |
| 1922 | 22 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 23 |
| 1927 | 15 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 48 |
| 1995 | 87 |
| 1996 | 86 |
| 1997 | 85 |
| 1998 | 88 |
| 1999 | 63 |
| 2000 | 61 |
| 2001 | 56 |
| 2002 | 71 |
| 2003 | 68 |
| 2004 | 51 |
| 2005 | 75 |
| 2006 | 83 |
| 2007 | 83 |
| 2008 | 77 |
| 2009 | 96 |
| 2010 | 81 |
| 2011 | 65 |
| 2012 | 75 |
| 2013 | 82 |
| 2014 | 92 |
| 2015 | 114 |
| 2016 | 107 |
| 2017 | 123 |
| 2018 | 119 |
| 2019 | 140 |
| 2020 | 138 |
| 2021 | 145 |
| 2022 | 154 |
| 2023 | 137 |
| 2024 | 140 |
Lake through the decades
- Lake peaked in 2022, when 154 babies were named Lake in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lake has risen 63% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lake currently ranks #1,632 in the US and is on the rise.