Boy · #7,028 in 2026

Lakeem

Name: Popularity of the name Lakeem in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lakeem, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,028

Peak Rank

#2,695 (1990)

Total Babies

149

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

2020

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#2695

Peak Rank

149

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lakeem

Lakeem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 24 Lakeems were born — ranking #2,695 that year. As of 2026, Lakeem ranks #7,028 for baby boys with 11 births, with steady use. In total, more than 149 Lakeems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lakeem

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lakeem is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lakey
Laken
Laking
Locum
Laky
Lachine
Lacomb
Lacking
Leaking
Licking
Leaky
Lackey

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeem

What does the name Lakeem mean?

Lakeem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lakeem in 2026?

In 2026, Lakeem ranks #7,028 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Lakeem most popular?

Lakeem reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #2,695 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lakeem most popular?

Lakeem has historically been most popular in South Carolina, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lakeem.

Is Lakeem a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lakeem is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Lakeem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lakeem include Guiseppe, Korie, Dawon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lakeem

Lakeem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 149 births in the dataset. Lakeem's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #2,695. Use the chart and map above to compare Lakeem's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.