Wake
Boy nameWake has been given to 251 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It peaked in 2023. In 2025, about 1 in 131,390 boys was named Wake.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
251
Peak year
2023 (22 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2009
10-year trend
▼ -7%
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Wake — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Wake.
Sibling name ideas for Wake
Same era and popularity as Wake, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Wake?
Wake has been given to 251 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Wake peak?
Wake peaked in 2023, when 22 babies were given the name.
Is Wake a girl or boy name?
Wake is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Wake are boys).
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