Laken
How to say it: LAY-kin · /ˈleɪkən/
Modern variant of Lake used as a given name; nature-inspired coinage. No established traditional etymology.
Laken was the 458th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 376 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 29% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #441 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #458 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 376 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,895 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +29% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #441 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A modern water invention of recent decades, Laken found its strongest moment in the 2020s. Still at that high, it appears poised for more growth.
What goes with it
Airy and liquid, soft yet crisp, with a clear nature and water character. Riverlyn would match in mood.
Nicknames
- Lake
Honouring a Laken in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Laken is about 1 in 163.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Laken
- Laken Tomlinson (born 1992)American football player
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