Total births
459
Girls' name · since 2009
Lakely
Since 2009, U.S. Social Security records show 459 babies named Lakely, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3509
- among girls today
- 459
- born since 2009
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Lakely is the #3509 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 459 recorded since 2009.
Social Security Administration records show Lakely recorded 459 times among girls since 2009, holding rank #3509 nationally today, ahead of 80% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2009 to 2025.
- #3509 among girls today
- 459 born since 2009
- 2020s peak decade
- 80% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Lakely is currently the #3509 girls' name in America, more common than 80% of girls - 459 born since 2009, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3509
- among girls today
- 459
- born since 2009
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Lakely vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3509
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 80% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Lakely was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
54 babies were named Lakely in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Lakely compares
459 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
Lakely's all-time total is 20% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lakely | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 459 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lakely's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lakely's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2011, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 54, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lakely at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,509
Active since
2009
Lakely popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2009–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Lakely by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Lakely's strongest decade.
266 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Lakely births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
- 2010s
2010s
186 births
- 2020s
2020s
266 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 266 births (58% of all-time use).
Lakely by state
Where Lakely concentrates geographically, total births since 2009
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 20 | 4.4% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 15 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 10 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 8 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Lakely's total US births 4.4%
Even split
20 of 459 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakely? ▼
Lakely has been given to 459 babies in the U.S. since 2009, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #3509 as of the latest data. 54 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Lakely most popular? ▼
Lakely was most popular in the 2020s decade with 266 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Lakely most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakely are Texas (20 births), Tennessee (15 births), Georgia (10 births).
How long has the name Lakely been used? ▼
Lakely has been recorded in Social Security data since 2009, spanning 17 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lakely? ▼
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 Lakely's data
- Texas records the most Lakelys (20 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 Lakely
Nearby Names Like Lakely
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakely
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Lakisha Girl
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Lakesha Girl
8,168 births
Laken Girl
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Lakeshia Girl
4,710 births
Compare Lakely side by side: Lakely vs Lakeisha Lakely vs Lakisha Lakely vs Lakesha
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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, 2009–2025 (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. "Lakely: #3509 Girls' Name - 459 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakely. 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 Lakely 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.