Wake

“The name Wake is relatively uncommon as a given name but can be found as a surname”

American origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#4731US 2023

22Births / yr

↑Rising

161All-time births

📅 Since 200900

How to pronounce Wake

WAYK

/ˈweɪk/ · stress on WAYK · 1 syllable

“The name Wake is relatively uncommon as a given name but can be found as a surname”

American origin · Boy name

What does Wake mean and where does it come from?

The name Wake is relatively uncommon as a given name but can be found as a surname. In English, 'wake' can refer to both the act of waking from sleep and the wake left in water by a moving boat. The name is more frequently used as a surname and may evoke connotations of movement, energy, and transfo

Cultural significance

Wake has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of english.

Peak popularity

Reached #4772 in 2019 — currently #4731 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Wake?

Wake works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Wake Grace

How popular is Wake right now?

Rising fast — up 106 spots — currently #4731 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2010–2023#4731 · Top 3.5%

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2015

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2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#4731	22	▲ up 106 · +5% births
2022	#4837	21	▲ up 486 · +17% births
2021	#5323	18	▼ down 162
2020	#5161	18	▲ up 1128 · +29% births
2015	#6289	14	▲ up 3356 · +75% births
2010	#9645	8	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Wake

Best Year2023Rank #4731

Peak Count22

Average Rank#5998

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range2010 - 20236 years

The story of Wake

Wake is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2009. With 161 total births recorded, Wake remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #9645 in 2010 to #4731 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Wake in 2019:

Liam Noah Oliver William Elijah

Wake by decade

Wake peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
2000s	8
2010s ★	135
2020s	18

💎Wake has only 161 total recorded births since 2009 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Wake?

Common

WakWakieWaky

What names sound and feel like Wake?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Wake also consider these

Jake

American · Supplanter

Zake

American · to remember

American · One who wakes

Dake

English · English

Pake

New Zealand · To rely upon,

Hake

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Common questions about the name Wake

What does the name Wake mean?

Wake means "English" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Wake?

Wake is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Wake have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Wake?

Wake originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Wake?

Wake is a one-syllable name pronounced W EY1 K. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

How does Wake sound with different last names?

As a one-syllable name, Wake flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as Wake ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.