Total births
2,119
Girls' name · since 1990
Laikyn
Laikyn has 2,119 recorded births since 1990 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2018 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1551
- among girls today
- 2,119
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Laikyn is the #1551 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 2,119 recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Laikyn recorded 2,119 times among girls since 1990, holding rank #1551 nationally today, ahead of 91% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #1551 among girls today
- 2,119 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 91% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Laikyn is currently the #1551 girls' name in America, more common than 91% of girls - 2,119 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1551
- among girls today
- 2,119
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
Laikyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1551
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 91% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Laikyn was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
150 babies were named Laikyn in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Laikyn compares
2,119 Top 21% higher than 79% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Laikyn's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Laikyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,119 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 150 | 48 | 19,840 |
Laikyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Laikyn's full recorded timeline at 2008, 84% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 16% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1991, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2018 peak of 150 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Laikyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#1,551
Active since
1990
Laikyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 150
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Laikyn popularity over time - boys
69 total births recorded since 2016 (Laikyn as boys' name)
Laikyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Laikyn's strongest decade.
963 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Laikyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 125
1990s
125 births
- 2000s 269
2000s
269 births
- 2010s
2010s
963 births
- 2020s
2020s
762 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 963 births (45% of all-time use).
How Laikyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Laikyn's total volume
Laikyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Laikyn by state
Where Laikyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 212 | 10.0% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 121 | 5.7% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 66 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 64 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Kentucky | | 58 | 2.7% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 48 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 44 | 2.1% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 43 | 2.0% |
Texas share of Laikyn's total US births 10.0%
Even split
212 of 2,119 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Laikyn appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laikyn? ▼
Laikyn has been given to 2,119 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #1551 as of the latest data. 150 babies were born in 2018, its single highest year.
When was Laikyn most popular? ▼
Laikyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 963 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Laikyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laikyn are Texas (212 births), Louisiana (121 births), North Carolina (66 births).
How long has the name Laikyn been used? ▼
Laikyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1990, spanning 36 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Laikyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Laila, Lainey, Lailah, Laine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Laikyn's data
- Laikyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (963 total births) through the 2020s (762) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Laikyns (212 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Laikyn
Nearby Names Like Laikyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laikyn
Laila Girl
#371 43,484 births
Lainey Girl
#38 28,421 births
Lailah Girl
#1111 6,900 births
Laine Girl
#1651 4,051 births
Laina Girl
#2267 3,569 births
Compare Laikyn side by side: Laikyn vs Laila Laikyn vs Lainey Laikyn vs Lailah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Laikyn
Lillianna #1550
6,583 births · Peak 2011
Brynnlee #1552
1,962 births · Peak 2021
Estefany #1549
5,660 births · Peak 2006
Marlene #1553
130,573 births · Peak 1936
Yesenia #1548
39,467 births · Peak 1987
Danica #1554
16,522 births · Peak 2007
Faigy #1547
3,657 births · Peak 2025
Alissa #1555
38,591 births · Peak 1998
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1990–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Laikyn: #1551 Girls' Name - 2,119 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laikyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Laikyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.