Lakeland
Meaningland by the lake · English
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #5,666 in 2023
10 babies were named Lakeland in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2002–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lakeland you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lakeland, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lakeland would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLakeland first shows up in US birth records in 2002, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #5,666.
- New on the sceneLakeland wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2002.
- Boy or girlLakeland is given to both boys and girls: 67% of the 15 babies named Lakeland in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Lakeland means “land by the lake”. Our records link it to Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Lakeland
Lakeland is a boy name of Irish and Scottish origin meaning “land by the lake”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-and”. US birth records list Lakeland for boys from 2002 to 2025, in 13 of those 24 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #5,666 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:Irish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,076,923 boys |
| 2010s | 3.2 | 309,598 boys |
| 2020s | 5.5 | 180,723 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Lakeland
What does the name Lakeland mean?
Lakeland means “land by the lake” in English.
What is the origin of the name Lakeland?
Lakeland has Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Lakeland a boy or girl name?
Lakeland is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Lakeland?
Lakeland ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#5,666).