3,372births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · Scotland
#560Scotland 2025
Lake is a boy name family recorded 3,372 times in 4 countries since 1891. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#560 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2023, at 19.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Lake
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake | English | 2,987 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2056 | 2024 | ▲ 23 % |
| Lake | English | 356 | 🏴 England & Wales | #976 | 2023 | ▲ 217 % |
| Lake | English | 23 | 🏴 Scotland | #560 | 2023 | – |
| Lake | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2021 | – |
Questions about Lake
How popular is the name Lake?
In 2025 it ranked #560 in Scotland. Official registers record 3,372 births across 4 countries.
When was Lake most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2023, at 19.2 births per 100,000.
Is Lake a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Lake is a boy name.