How Many People Are Named Lake?
Complete statistics for the name Lake: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lake is a very rare name for boys, with only 1 in 102,620 Americans bearing it today. That's just 3,216 people named Lake living in the US right now. It's a rising trend, peaking in 2022 with 154 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 3,808 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lake Through the Generations
Lake stands out as a name that's gaining traction among younger parents. With 70% of those named Lake being under 30, it's clear that this is a genuinely modern choice. The peak year of 2022 saw 154 births, indicating a recent surge in popularity. As of now, there are 2,669 under-30s, 486 aged 30-60, and 653 over 60, showing a strong presence among the younger generation while also having some older representatives.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lake's American roots
📄 About the Name Lake
How Many People Have the Name Lake?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 31,187 people in the United States currently share the name Lake. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,628 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Lake a Common or Rare Name?
Lake is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lake Mean?
Lake means "Modern coinage, evokes calmness" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lake in SSA data, approximately 76% are male and 24% are female.
When Was Lake Most Popular?
The name Lake reached peak popularity in 2022, with 154 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lake?
Approximately 31,187 people named Lake live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 31,187. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,628 Americans.
Is Lake a rare name?
Lake is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,628 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lake mean?
Lake means "Modern coinage, evokes calmness" and comes from American origins.
Is Lake more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 76% of people named Lake are male and 24% are female.
When was Lake most popular?
Lake peaked in 2022 with 154 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.