Girl · #4,918 in 2026

Lakeyn

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

Current Rank

#4,918

Peak Rank

#4,918 (2026)

Total Babies

222

5-Yr Trend

+96%

1995

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#4918

Peak Rank

222

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lakeyn

Lakeyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1995, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 27 Lakeyns were born — ranking #4,918 that year. As of 2026, Lakeyn ranks #4,918 for baby girls with 27 births, rising sharply (+96% over the past five years). In total, more than 222 Lakeyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Lakeyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lakeyn 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
Lachine
Lycaon
Lycaeon
Lookin
Lichen
Liken
Lycan
Lockin
Lakin
Lucan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeyn

What does the name Lakeyn mean?

Lakeyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lakeyn in 2026?

In 2026, Lakeyn ranks #4,918 among girls' names in the U.S., with 27 babies given the name that year.

When was Lakeyn most popular?

Lakeyn reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,918 that year with 27 babies given the name.

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

Lakeyn has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lakeyn.

Is Lakeyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Lakeyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lakeyn include Arthurene, Valle, Catheleen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lakeyn

Lakeyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 222 births in the dataset. Lakeyn's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,918. Use the chart and map above to compare Lakeyn'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.