Laken
Laken in 2025
Laken was given to 376 babies in the United States in 2025 — 120 boys and 256 girls, making it the 1,439th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 8,817 babies born.
The history of Laken
Laken reached its highest point in 2025, when 376 babies were given the name, ranking 1,439th that year.
Across the 42 years of records since 1984, 8,499 babies have been named Laken. Half of them were born before 2009, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Z.
Laken by decade
| Decade | Babies named Laken | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 593 | 1,974 |
| 1990s | 2,077 | 1,471 |
| 2000s | 1,683 | 2,088 |
| 2010s | 2,243 | 1,796 |
| 2020s | 1,903 | 1,439 |
Where Laken is heading
Laken has risen 56% over the past decade, from 241 babies in 2015 to 376 in 2025.
Names like Laken
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Laken.