Laken
Every Laken since 1984 — 8,499 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laken
Laken is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #990 in 2025 with 256 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 8,499 American babies have been named Laken — about 73% girls and 27% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 376 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Laken stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laken year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 256 | #990 | 120 | #1,482 |
| 2024 | 193 | #1,221 | 121 | #1,491 |
| 2023 | 141 | #1,522 | 109 | #1,603 |
| 2022 | 160 | #1,418 | 152 | #1,275 |
| 2021 | 178 | #1,289 | 140 | #1,329 |
| 2020 | 196 | #1,185 | 137 | #1,318 |
| 2019 | 141 | #1,535 | 114 | #1,502 |
| 2018 | 162 | #1,388 | 107 | #1,573 |
| 2017 | 131 | #1,649 | 106 | #1,548 |
| 2016 | 171 | #1,377 | 90 | #1,734 |
| 2015 | 133 | #1,616 | 108 | #1,527 |
| 2014 | 108 | #1,871 | 97 | #1,615 |
| 2013 | 133 | #1,622 | 82 | #1,777 |
| 2012 | 111 | #1,826 | 86 | #1,751 |
| 2011 | 111 | #1,823 | 54 | #2,362 |
| 2010 | 110 | #1,854 | 88 | #1,733 |
| 2009 | 98 | #2,084 | 85 | #1,783 |
| 2008 | 102 | #2,038 | 76 | #1,911 |
| 2007 | 145 | #1,567 | 70 | #2,009 |
| 2006 | 139 | #1,564 | 51 | #2,433 |
| 2005 | 120 | #1,662 | 37 | #2,879 |
| 2004 | 135 | #1,493 | 32 | #3,125 |
| 2003 | 121 | #1,599 | 25 | #3,588 |
| 2002 | 128 | #1,487 | 21 | #3,988 |
| 2001 | 133 | #1,425 | 19 | #4,222 |
| 2000 | 128 | #1,441 | 18 | #4,311 |
| 1995 | 213 | #892 | 11 | #5,365 |
| 1990 | 197 | #955 | 9 | #5,627 |
| 1985 | 110 | #1,246 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Laken in 2025?
Laken ranked #990 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 256 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Laken?
8,499 babies have been named Laken in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laken most popular?
Laken peaked in 2025, when 376 newborns received the name.
Is Laken a boy or girl name?
Laken is used for both: about 73% of babies named Laken have been girls and 27% boys.
Is the name Laken rising or falling?
Laken is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.