Unisex nameCurrently #1,218 in the USRising
Laken
2 syllablesPeak year: 20205 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Laken's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Laken's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Laken |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 110 |
| 1986 | 93 |
| 1987 | 123 |
| 1988 | 118 |
| 1989 | 130 |
| 1990 | 206 |
| 1991 | 240 |
| 1992 | 218 |
| 1993 | 232 |
| 1994 | 226 |
| 1995 | 224 |
| 1996 | 178 |
| 1997 | 190 |
| 1998 | 193 |
| 1999 | 170 |
| 2000 | 146 |
| 2001 | 152 |
| 2002 | 149 |
| 2003 | 146 |
| 2004 | 167 |
| 2005 | 157 |
| 2006 | 190 |
| 2007 | 215 |
| 2008 | 178 |
| 2009 | 183 |
| 2010 | 198 |
| 2011 | 165 |
| 2012 | 197 |
| 2013 | 215 |
| 2014 | 205 |
| 2015 | 241 |
| 2016 | 261 |
| 2017 | 237 |
| 2018 | 269 |
| 2019 | 255 |
| 2020 | 332 |
| 2021 | 318 |
| 2022 | 312 |
| 2023 | 249 |
| 2024 | 314 |
Laken through the decades
- Laken peaked in 2020, when 332 babies were named Laken in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Laken has risen 47% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Laken currently ranks #1,218 in the US and is on the rise.