Laken
Laken is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Body of water or dweller by the lake.
Origin and history
Laken is an English modern name derived either directly from the word for a body of water or as a surname variant. It gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unisex nature-inspired choice. In the United States, it remains moderately used for girls.
Popularity in the United States
6,240 babies in the United States have been named Laken since 1880. It ranks #2158 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1136.
States where it is most popular
- MS (9.8 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
- KY (7.9 %)
- LA (7.4 %)
- AL (6.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 593 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,963 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,249 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,311 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,124 |
Nicknames
Lake, Lakes
Fun facts
- Laken emerged alongside other nature-inspired names like Brooke and River during the late 20th century.
- While used predominantly for females in recent years, Laken also sees usage as a male name in the United States.