Boy · #4,500 in 2026

Laker

Current Rank
#4,500
Peak Rank
#3,975 (2024)
Total Babies
253
5-Yr Trend
+25%
2023
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#15178
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Laker

Laker first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 27 Lakers were born — ranking #3,975 that year. As of 2026, Laker ranks #4,500 for baby boys with 23 births, rising sharply (+25% over the past five years). In total, more than 253 Lakers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

ME
WA
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
NY
VT
NH
MA
OR
ID
SD
IA
IL
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CT
RI
CA
NV
WY
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
UT
CO
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
AK
AZ
NM
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
HI
TX
FL
Top 10
11-50
51-100
101-500
500+
No data

Names that sound like Laker

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

  • Liquor
  • Locker
  • Looker
  • Licker
  • Laugher
  • Liqueur
  • Lacquer
  • Lucker
  • Liker
  • Leaker
  • Lacker
  • Loker

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laker

What does the name Laker mean?
Laker is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Laker in 2026?
In 2026, Laker ranks #4,500 among boys' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.
When was Laker most popular?
Laker reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #3,975 that year with 27 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Laker most popular?
Laker has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Laker.
Is Laker a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Laker is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Laker?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laker include Shyloh, Romari, Ryat. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👧
Adelayna
Peak #15178
👧
Ahrin
Peak #15178
👧
Ainnara
Peak #15178
👧
Airareddy
Peak #15178
👧
Airella
Peak #15178
👧
Aliylah
Peak #15178
👧
Alizeth
Peak #15178
👧
Allira
Peak #15178

About the name Laker

Laker is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 253 births in the dataset. Laker's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #3,975. Use the chart and map above to compare Laker's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

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.