Laken
Laken is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Body of water or lake.
Origin and history
Laken is an English name derived from the word 'lake' or the Dutch word for lake/body of water, 'laak'. It gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern nature-inspired given name. Though used for both boys and girls in the United States, it has seen steady usage for males in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,259 babies in the United States have been named Laken since 1880. It ranks #2721 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1208.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.4 %)
- TN (9 %)
- AL (6.9 %)
- MO (6.8 %)
- NC (6.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 114 |
| 2000-2010 | 434 |
| 2010-2019 | 932 |
| 2020-2029 | 779 |
Famous people named Laken
- Laken Tomlinson: Athlete, American football player
Fun facts
- Laken emerged alongside other water- and nature-themed names like River and Brook in the late 20th century.
- The name is used for both boys and girls in the U.S., reflecting a trend toward gender-neutral names.