Total births
259
Girls' name · since 1979
Lakendria
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 259 babies named Lakendria, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 259
- total births
- 1979–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Lakendria is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 259 have been recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lakendria has been recorded 259 times among girls since 1979, 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 1979 to 2008.
- 259 total births
- 1979–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
259 girls have been named Lakendria since 1979, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 259
- total births
- 1979–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Lakendria was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
16 babies were named Lakendria in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Lakendria's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lakendria's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lakendria at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Lakendria popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2008
- Peak year (1988)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Lakendria by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lakendria's strongest decade.
101 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Lakendria births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
101 births
- 1990s
1990s
99 births
- 2000s
2000s
53 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 101 births (39% of all-time use).
Lakendria by state
Where Lakendria concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 11 | 4.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.9% |
Mississippi share of Lakendria's total US births 4.2%
Even split
11 of 259 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakendria? ▼
Lakendria has been given to 259 babies in the U.S. since 1979, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2008. 16 babies were born in 1988, its single highest year.
When was Lakendria most popular? ▼
Lakendria was most popular in the 1980s decade with 101 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Lakendria most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakendria are Mississippi (11 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Lakendria been used? ▼
Lakendria has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 30 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Lakendria? ▼
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 Lakendria's data
- Lakendria's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (101 total births) through the 2000s (53) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Mississippi records the most Lakendrias (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Lakendria
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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, 1979–2008 (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. "Lakendria: Baby Name Since 1979 - 259 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakendria. 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 Lakendria 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.