Names / Drake
Is Drake a first name or a last name?
Drake is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a family name in the United Kingdom and Sweden.
How to address someone called Drake
- United States. Drake is used both ways: about 61,162 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 32,849 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Drake is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Drake or Dear Ms. Drake.
- Sweden. Drake is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Drake or Dear Ms. Drake.
- Canada. Drake is used both ways: 73% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
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Drake by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Drake as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (349 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 171 | 55 | 76% |
| United Kingdom | 42 | 1 | 98% |
| Sweden | 25 | 0 | 100% |
| Canada | 11 | 4 | 73% |
| New Zealand | 8 | 0 | 100% |
| Finland | 5 | 0 | 100% |
| Australia | 5 | 0 | 100% |
| France | 5 | 0 | 100% |
| Spain | 3 | 0 | 100% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Drake in the United States
- As a surname: about 61,162 people in the 2010 census, rank 549 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 32,849 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 0% of them girls.
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