Lakin
- US rank
- #6,546
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,625 in 1996
17 babies were named Lakin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,631 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1985–2025
US births per million boys, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lakin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 94,340 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lakin, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lakin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLakin first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1996, when it ranked #1,625. Today it's #6,546, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLakin was 2.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 32,468 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 94,340.
- TrendLakin has slipped 2,631 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,546. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Lakin
Lakin is a girl name of American origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-kin”. US birth records list Lakin for girls from 1985 to 2025, in 41 of those 41 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #1,625 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,546, with 17 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 22 | 45,620 girls |
| 1990s | 43 | 23,105 girls |
| 2000s | 27 | 36,778 girls |
| 2010s | 17 | 58,343 girls |
| 2020s | 15 | 67,644 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.6 | 645,161 boys |
| 1990s | 3.0 | 327,869 boys |
| 2000s | 8.2 | 121,507 boys |
| 2010s | 8.8 | 113,766 boys |
| 2020s | 5.0 | 201,613 boys |
Other spellings of Lakin
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Lakin
What is the origin of the name Lakin?
Lakin has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Lakin a boy or girl name?
Lakin is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lakin?
Lakin ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#1,625).