Lakely
Every Lakely since 2009 — 459 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lakely
Lakely is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,554 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2009, 459 American babies have been named Lakely. Its peak came in 2021, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Lakely stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lakely year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #3,554 |
| 2024 | 45 | #3,484 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,067 |
| 2022 | 46 | #3,448 |
| 2021 | 54 | #3,052 |
| 2020 | 52 | #3,080 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,608 |
| 2018 | 36 | #4,043 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,422 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,544 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,134 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,723 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,387 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,108 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,330 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,311 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,555 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lakely in 2025?
Lakely ranked #3,554 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lakely?
459 babies have been named Lakely in the United States since 2009, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lakely most popular?
Lakely peaked in 2021, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Lakely a boy or girl name?
Lakely is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lakely rising or falling?
Lakely is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.