Baby Name Popularity Profile

Laken

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Laken.

✦ Lake 🌍 Other nature modern
National Rank (2025) #990
All-Time Peak Rank #862 Achieved 1991
Total U.S. Births 6,240 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 40.0% Boy / 60.0% Girl Highly Balanced
First Recorded 1984 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1990s 256 births in 2025
💡 The Laken Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Lake
Language Origin Other
Origin Type uncertain
A modern American name, possibly inspired by the English word 'lake' or derived from a Dutch surname.
Common Nicknames
Lake
Alternative Spellings
Laiken Layken
Pronunciation: LAY-ken
Themes & Categories
nature modern
Etymology confidence: Low · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Laken

According to SSA data, Laken achieved its highest historical rank of #862 in 1991. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 256 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 92.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 42 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Laken across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +92.5% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 256 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 42 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 593
1990s: 1,963
2000s: 1,249
2010s: 1,311
2020s: 1,124

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables La-ken
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Mississippi
Top States Mississippi, West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Louisiana
States with Data 29
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Mississippi Unranked 443 1998 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 205 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #540 358 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #619 213 1993 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #850 334 1993 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #416 310 1994 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #518 304 1993 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #633 269 1991 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #713 266 1991 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #589 89 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #1383 424 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #831 152 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #926 244 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #742 263 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #690 100 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #772 89 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 47 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #308 28 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1384 89 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #435 47 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #1020 71 2023 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota #222 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #1524 62 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #412 19 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 11 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 5 2020 Insufficient historical volume
California Unranked 60 1992 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 6 2002 Insufficient historical volume
New York Unranked 5 1991 Insufficient historical volume

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