Lakeith: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	32	3	–	#2,786
1970s	176	18	+450%	#1,777
1980s	144	14	-18%	#2,328
1990s	160	16	+11%	#2,512
2000s	89	9	-44%	#5,687
2010s	61	6	-31%	#8,491
2020s (to 2025)	5	1	-86%	#13,118

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

#2,786

1970s

176

+450%

#1,777

1980s

144

-18%

#2,328

1990s

160

+11%

#2,512

2000s

-44%

#5,687

2010s

-31%

#8,491

2020s (to 2025)

-86%

#13,118

The story of Lakeith

Lakeith is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,118 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1963, 667 American babies have been named Lakeith. Its peak came in 1978, when 30 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Lakeith stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Lakeith?

The median living Lakeith is about 36 years old; half are between 26 and 47. An estimated 600 people named Lakeith are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Lakeith year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	5	#13,118
2024	–	–
2023	–	–
2022	–	–
2021	–	–
2020	–	–
2019	8	#9,387
2018	8	#9,299
2017	7	#10,325
2016	–	–
2015	6	#11,525
2014	5	#13,223
2013	5	#13,249
2012	6	#11,651
2011	9	#8,491
2010	7	#10,304
2009	11	#7,508
2008	11	#7,502
2007	6	#11,763
2006	15	#5,687
2005	9	#8,042
2004	5	#12,436
2003	7	#9,232
2002	9	#7,396
2001	10	#6,748
2000	6	#9,807
1995	12	#4,986
1990	13	#4,299
1985	10	#4,221
1980	22	#2,328
1975	22	#2,097
1970	–	–
1965	5	#4,216
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Lakeith, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Lakeith?

The median living Lakeith is about 36 years old. Half of all living Lakeiths are between 26 and 47 years old.

How many people named Lakeith are alive today?

An estimated 600 people named Lakeith are alive in the United States, based on 667 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Lakeith in 2025?

Lakeith ranked #13,118 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Lakeith?

667 babies have been named Lakeith in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Lakeith most popular?

Lakeith peaked in 1978, when 30 newborns received the name.

Is Lakeith a boy or girl name?

Lakeith is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Lakeith rising or falling?

Lakeith is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Lakeith?

Well-known people named Lakeith include Lakeith Stanfield (actor).

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Lakeith popularity over time

The story of Lakeith

How old are people named Lakeith?

Lakeith year by year

Famous people named Lakeith

Frequently asked questions

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