Total births
36
Girls' name · since 1975
Lakema
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 36 babies named Lakema, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 36
- total births
- 1975–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 86%
- born in that decade
36 girls have been named Lakema since 1975, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lakema recorded 36 times among girls since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 1980.
- 36 total births
- 1975–1980 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 86% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
36 girls have been named Lakema since 1975, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1980.
- 36
- total births
- 1975–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 86%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
86% of everyone ever named Lakema was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
9 babies were named Lakema in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Lakema's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lakema's full recorded timeline at 1977, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1976 peak of 9 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lakema at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Lakema popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–1980
- Peak year (1976)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Lakema by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lakema's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 86% of all-time use.
Lakema births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
31 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 31 births (86% of all-time use).
Lakema by state
Where Lakema concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 13.9% |
New York share of Lakema's total US births 13.9%
5 of 36 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakema? ▼
Lakema has been given to 36 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1980. 9 babies were born in 1976, its single highest year.
When was Lakema most popular? ▼
Lakema was most popular in the 1970s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Lakema most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakema are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Lakema been used? ▼
Lakema has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 6 years of data through 1980.
What names are similar to Lakema? ▼
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 Lakema's data
- Lakema's decade-level peak was the 1970s (31 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Lakemas (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 Lakema
Nearby Names Like Lakema
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakema
Lakeisha Girl
#10442 12,850 births
Lakisha Girl
12,310 births
Lakesha Girl
8,168 births
Laken Girl
#1222 6,240 births
Lakeshia Girl
4,710 births
Compare Lakema side by side: Lakema vs Lakeisha Lakema vs Lakisha Lakema vs Lakesha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1975–1980 (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. "Lakema: Baby Name Since 1975 - 36 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakema. 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 Lakema 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.