boy's name
Flake
FLAYK (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 45
Flake is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1928 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Flake Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 21 |
How Popular Is Flake?
In 1928, Flake was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Flake
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Flake Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Flake over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Flake
- English FLAYK /fleɪk/
Sibling Names for Flake
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Flake — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Flake
How popular is the name Flake?
In 1928, Flake was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Flake a girl's or a boy's name?
Flake is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Flake?
Flake has 1 syllable.
When was Flake most popular?
Flake peaked in 1918, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.