Total births
520
Girls' name · since 1974
Lakeia
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 520 babies named Lakeia, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 520
- total births
- 1974–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Lakeia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 520 have been recorded since 1974.
Lakeia has 520 recorded births among girls since 1974, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2008.
- 520 total births
- 1974–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
520 girls have been named Lakeia since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 520
- total births
- 1974–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Lakeia was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
36 babies were named Lakeia in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Lakeia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lakeia's SSA record in two at 1987 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 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lakeia at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Lakeia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2008
- Peak year (1984)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Lakeia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lakeia's strongest decade.
260 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Lakeia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
111 births
- 1980s
1980s
260 births
- 1990s
1990s
136 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 260 births (50% of all-time use).
How Lakeia 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 Lakeia's total volume
Lakeia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lakeia by state
Where Lakeia concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maryland | | 11 | 2.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 8 | 1.5% |
| #3 | District of Columbia | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 5 | 1.0% |
Maryland share of Lakeia's total US births 2.1%
Even split
11 of 520 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakeia? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 520 babies named Lakeia. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 36 births.
When was Lakeia most popular? ▼
Lakeia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 260 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Lakeia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakeia are Maryland (11 births), New York (8 births), District of Columbia (5 births).
How long has the name Lakeia been used? ▼
Lakeia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 35 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Lakeia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lakeisha, Lakisha, Lakesha, Laken, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lakeia's data
- Lakeia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (260 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maryland records the most Lakeias (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maryland 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 Lakeia
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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, 1974–2008 (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. "Lakeia: Baby Name Since 1974 - 520 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakeia. 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 Lakeia 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.