Lakeith
Lakeith is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix 'La-' and Keith, meaning 'woodland' or 'forest'.
Origin and history
Lakeith is a modern American name, likely created by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the traditional Scottish name Keith. It emerged in the mid-20th century in the United States and remains relatively rare. The name gained increased cultural visibility through acclaimed actor LaKeith Stanfield.
Popularity in the United States
667 babies in the United States have been named Lakeith since 1880. It ranks #4009 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (73.7 %)
- FL (13.2 %)
- TN (13.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 32 |
| 1970-1980 | 176 |
| 1980-1990 | 144 |
| 1990-2000 | 160 |
| 2000-2010 | 89 |
| 2010-2019 | 61 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Lakeith
- LaKeith Stanfield: Actor, Musician
Fun facts
- Lakeith is part of a 20th-century American naming tradition of embellishing classic names like Keith with prefixes.
- Actor LaKeith Stanfield brought significant mainstream recognition to the name through his Oscar-nominated career.