Laken

Meaning: Possibly lake
Origin: English — Possibly an elaboration of Lake, made known by Laken Lockridge of the soap opera Santa Barbara

Girl's name · #990 in the US (2025) · Trending

59% girls · 41% boys — Laken is also given to boys: 120 in 2025, about 41% in recent years. Laken →

Popularity over time

Laken is climbing: on the charts since 1984, it is ranked #990 in 2025, with about 260 girls given the name last year. Roughly 6,200 have carried it all-time.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 22 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#3,478 in Canada (2025) · #5,670 in England & Wales (2022) · #2,914 in France (1992).

Famous Lakens

Laken Paitai — New Zealand rugby league footballer, born 2000 (born 2000)

In stories & tradition

Laken Lockridge — Santa Barbara (TV series)

Similar names: Mariel · Lakyn · Laine · Layan · Laney · Camden

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