Lakin
1 country#6546 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Lakin’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,355 births recorded 1985–2025 · currently #6546 · peaked in 1996 with 101 births
Most common in: Kentucky, Kansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, West Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lakin’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3617 | — |
| 2007 | #4213 | ↓596 |
| 2008 | #3158 | ↑1055 |
| 2009 | #4482 | ↓1324 |
| 2010 | #4023 | ↑459 |
| 2011 | #3550 | ↑473 |
| 2012 | #5398 | ↓1848 |
| 2013 | #4156 | ↑1242 |
| 2014 | #4350 | ↓194 |
| 2015 | #4403 | ↓53 |
| 2016 | #5445 | ↓1042 |
| 2017 | #4695 | ↑750 |
| 2018 | #5619 | ↓924 |
| 2019 | #5986 | ↓367 |
| 2020 | #3915 | ↑2071 |
| 2021 | #5748 | ↓1833 |
| 2022 | #4472 | ↑1276 |
| 2023 | #6169 | ↓1697 |
| 2024 | #5962 | ↑207 |
| 2025 | #6546 | ↓584 |
Frequently asked questions about Lakin
Is Lakin a popular name?
Yes — Lakin currently ranks #6546 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lakin more common for boys or girls?
Lakin is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lakin most popular?
Lakin peaked in 1996 in United States, with 101 recorded births that year.
Is Lakin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lakin’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3084 in 1985 to #6546 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lakin?
At least 2,355 babies have been recorded with the name Lakin across official birth statistics in 1 country.