Lakin
Every Lakin since 1985 — 2,355 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lakin
Lakin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,706 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 2,355 American babies have been named Lakin — about 81% girls and 19% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1996, when 101 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Lakin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lakin 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 | 17 | #6,706 | — | — |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,063 | 7 | #10,492 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,298 | 7 | #10,338 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,533 | 13 | #6,686 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,859 | 7 | #10,345 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,966 | 9 | #8,454 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,093 | 13 | #6,633 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,701 | 11 | #7,422 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,755 | 16 | #5,684 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,545 | 18 | #5,240 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,454 | 25 | #4,139 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,413 | 25 | #4,082 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,212 | 13 | #6,474 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,493 | 14 | #6,190 |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,580 | 20 | #4,761 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,074 | 11 | #7,377 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,537 | 23 | #4,370 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,193 | 18 | #5,179 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,259 | 22 | #4,448 |
| 2006 | 43 | #3,652 | 24 | #4,057 |
| 2005 | 49 | #3,193 | 18 | #4,751 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,946 | 20 | #4,356 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,909 | 9 | #7,597 |
| 2002 | 59 | #2,626 | 9 | #7,397 |
| 2001 | 65 | #2,425 | 15 | #5,041 |
| 2000 | 56 | #2,655 | 7 | #8,742 |
| 1995 | 82 | #1,771 | 6 | #8,424 |
| 1990 | 55 | #2,303 | 5 | #8,915 |
| 1985 | 29 | #3,131 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lakin in 2025?
Lakin ranked #6,706 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lakin?
2,355 babies have been named Lakin in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lakin most popular?
Lakin peaked in 1996, when 101 newborns received the name.
Is Lakin a boy or girl name?
Lakin is used for both: about 81% of babies named Lakin have been girls and 19% boys.
Is the name Lakin rising or falling?
Lakin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.