Total births
2,289
Girls' name · since 1970
Lakendra
Lakendra has 2,289 recorded births since 1970 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1987 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,289
- total births
- 1970–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Lakendra is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 2,289 have been recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lakendra has been recorded 2,289 times among girls since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2020.
- 2,289 total births
- 1970–2020 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,289 girls have been named Lakendra since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2020.
- 2,289
- total births
- 1970–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Lakendra was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
177 babies were named Lakendra in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Lakendra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lakendra's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 33% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 67%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 177, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lakendra at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Lakendra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2020
- Peak year (1987)
- 177
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Lakendra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lakendra's strongest decade.
968 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Lakendra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 225
1970s
225 births
- 1980s
1980s
968 births
- 1990s
1990s
762 births
- 2000s 264
2000s
264 births
- 2010s 65
2010s
65 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 968 births (42% of all-time use).
How Lakendra 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 Lakendra's total volume
Lakendra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lakendra by state
Where Lakendra concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 360 | 15.7% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 150 | 6.6% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 125 | 5.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 116 | 5.1% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 114 | 5.0% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 112 | 4.9% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 66 | 2.9% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 64 | 2.8% |
Texas share of Lakendra's total US births 15.7%
Even split
360 of 2,289 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Lakendra appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakendra? ▼
2,289 babies have been named Lakendra since 1970. It was last recorded in 2020. The peak year was 1987 with 177 births.
When was Lakendra most popular? ▼
Lakendra was most popular in the 1980s decade with 968 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Lakendra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakendra are Texas (360 births), Alabama (150 births), Georgia (125 births).
How long has the name Lakendra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lakendra since 1970 -- 51 years through the most recent 2020 data.
What names are similar to Lakendra? ▼
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 Lakendra's data
- Lakendra's decade-level peak was the 1980s (968 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Lakendras (360 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 Lakendra
Nearby Names Like Lakendra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakendra
Lakeisha Girl
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Lakisha Girl
12,310 births
Lakesha Girl
8,168 births
Laken Girl
#1222 6,240 births
Lakeshia Girl
4,710 births
Compare Lakendra side by side: Lakendra vs Lakeisha Lakendra vs Lakisha Lakendra vs Lakesha
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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, 1970–2020 (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. "Lakendra: Baby Name Since 1970 - 2,289 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakendra. 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 Lakendra 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.