Declining since 2022, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Wake since 2009
Babies named Wake per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 135 |
| 2020s | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Wake is a modern English name first recorded in 2009, a time when vocabulary-word names were gaining traction. It peaked in popularity in 2023, though its rank of 6,446 in 2025 suggests it remains uncommon. The name shows a falling trajectory since 2022, indicating a brief spike that is now receding. With a one-in-131,390 usage rate in the latest year, Wake is far from mainstream but fits a pattern of short, punchy word names. Its top states are not recorded, likely due to its rarity, meaning it has not concentrated in any particular region. As a contemporary coinage, Wake lacks historical depth but appeals to parents seeking a distinctive, modern identity for their child.
Wake is a modern coinage, first recorded as a given name in the United States in 2009. It is likely inspired by the English vocabulary word 'wake', which can mean to become awake or a funeral vigil. The name has not been historically used as a personal name and lacks traditional etymology.
Sibling names for Wake
Names that share Wake's style, for a brother or sister.
