Lakyn
Every Lakyn since 1985 — 3,247 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lakyn
Lakyn is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,489 in 2025 with 144 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 3,247 American babies have been named Lakyn. Its peak came in 2015, when 161 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Lakyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lakyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 144 | #1,489 | 17 | #5,510 |
| 2024 | 100 | #1,974 | 11 | #7,545 |
| 2023 | 127 | #1,642 | 17 | #5,586 |
| 2022 | 121 | #1,727 | 10 | #8,086 |
| 2021 | 129 | #1,625 | — | — |
| 2020 | 113 | #1,765 | 13 | #6,495 |
| 2019 | 114 | #1,795 | 7 | #10,373 |
| 2018 | 126 | #1,667 | 6 | #11,578 |
| 2017 | 117 | #1,784 | 10 | #7,902 |
| 2016 | 145 | #1,548 | 8 | #9,347 |
| 2015 | 153 | #1,500 | 8 | #9,222 |
| 2014 | 113 | #1,812 | 5 | #13,226 |
| 2013 | 108 | #1,871 | 12 | #6,858 |
| 2012 | 105 | #1,908 | 5 | #13,386 |
| 2011 | 76 | #2,428 | 8 | #9,259 |
| 2010 | 89 | #2,192 | — | — |
| 2009 | 87 | #2,258 | — | — |
| 2008 | 75 | #2,527 | 7 | #10,568 |
| 2007 | 89 | #2,224 | — | — |
| 2006 | 62 | #2,832 | — | — |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,891 | — | — |
| 2004 | 52 | #3,025 | — | — |
| 2003 | 58 | #2,725 | — | — |
| 2002 | 57 | #2,691 | — | — |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,903 | — | — |
| 2000 | 55 | #2,693 | — | — |
| 1995 | 53 | #2,439 | — | — |
| 1990 | 33 | #3,323 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,274 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lakyn in 2025?
Lakyn ranked #1,489 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 144 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lakyn?
3,247 babies have been named Lakyn in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lakyn most popular?
Lakyn peaked in 2015, when 161 newborns received the name.
Is Lakyn a boy or girl name?
Lakyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lakyn rising or falling?
Lakyn has been roughly stable over the past decade.