Laken Unisex

Popularity: #803 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationLAY-ken / /ˈleɪ.kən/

English; Dutch

Meaning

English: from the lake; Dutch: lake

Historical & Cultural Background

In English, Laken is derived from the word for a body of water, symbolizing tranquility and nature. In Dutch, the name also relates to lakes, reflecting a connection to the landscape and environment.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Lakin
  • Laken

International Variants

  • Laken (Dutch)

Famous people named Laken

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Fictional characters named Laken

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Laken was first seen in the United States in 1990. Laken has ranked as high as #1241 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Laken has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Laken (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 15
26%
OK 14
25%
NC 8
14%
CA 5
9%
IN 5
9%
NY 5
9%
VA 5
9%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19909
19918
199211
19938
199412
199511
199614
199712
199814
199915
200018
200119
200221
200325
200432
200537
200651
200770
200876
200985
201088
201154
201286
201382
201497
2015108
201690
2017106
2018107
2019114
2020137
2021140
2022152
2023109
2024121