Why Drake Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Drake” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Drake” is of English origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Ekard.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Kedar.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Drake

The true meaning of ‘Drake’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Drake is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name Drake, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You prefer what works the best base on the system you have in place. It allows you to do things quickly and efficiently. You are down to earth and prefer structure over chaos. Your sense of determination is as solid as a rock.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Drake Popular?

“Drake” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Ohio as reported in the 2003 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 67 babies in Ohio have the same name as you in 2003. A total of 1,137 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2010 with a total of 1,877 babies. That’s a lot of baby Drakes.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Drake” was recorded 36,149 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Drakes to occupy the country of San Marino with an estimated population of 33,642.

The name first appeared in the year 1918 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ) Drake became a popular boy’s name in the state of Alaska in the year 2011. It ranked #64 with 17 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2008 in the state of Iowa with 63 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Iowa for 10 years from 2000 to 2012 (may not be consecutive).

For the past four decades (1984 to 2023), the name “Drake” was recorded 34,328 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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