Total births
149
Boys' name · since 1978
Lakeem
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 149 babies named Lakeem, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 149
- total births
- 1978–2020
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Lakeem sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 149 recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Lakeem recorded 149 times among boys since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2020.
- 149 total births
- 1978–2020 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
149 boys have been named Lakeem since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2020.
- 149
- total births
- 1978–2020
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Lakeem was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
24 babies were named Lakeem in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Lakeem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lakeem's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lakeem at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Lakeem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2020
- Peak year (1990)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Lakeem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Lakeem's strongest decade.
94 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Lakeem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s
1990s
94 births
- 2000s 9
2000s
9 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 94 births (63% of all-time use).
Lakeem by state
Where Lakeem concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 3.4% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 5 | 3.4% |
New York share of Lakeem's total US births 3.4%
Even split
5 of 149 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakeem? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 149 babies named Lakeem. The most recent recorded year was 2020. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 24 births.
When was Lakeem most popular? ▼
Lakeem was most popular in the 1990s decade with 94 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Lakeem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakeem are New York (5 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Lakeem been used? ▼
Lakeem has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 43 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Lakeem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lake, Laken, Lakota, Lakendrick, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lakeem's data
- Lakeem's decade-level peak was the 1990s (94 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Lakeems (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Lakeem
Nearby Names Like Lakeem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakeem
Lake Boy
#1622 2,987 births
Laken Boy
#1491 2,259 births
Lakota Boy
#3647 1,556 births
Lakendrick Boy
#10133 861 births
Lakeith Boy
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Compare Lakeem side by side: Lakeem vs Lake Lakeem vs Laken Lakeem vs Lakota
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1978–2020 (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. "Lakeem: Baby Name Since 1978 - 149 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakeem. 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 Lakeem 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 July 2026.