Total births
16
Girls' name · since 1976
Lakeshi
Lakeshi has 16 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1977 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 16
- total births
- 1976–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
Lakeshi sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 16 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Lakeshi recorded 16 times among girls since 1976, 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 1976 to 1981.
- 16 total births
- 1976–1981 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 girls have been named Lakeshi since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1981.
- 16
- total births
- 1976–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Lakeshi was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
6 babies were named Lakeshi in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Lakeshi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lakeshi splits its recorded history at 1977: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lakeshi at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Lakeshi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1981
- Peak year (1977)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Lakeshi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lakeshi's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Lakeshi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 11 births (69% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakeshi? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 16 babies named Lakeshi. The most recent recorded year was 1981. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 6 births.
When was Lakeshi most popular? ▼
Lakeshi was most popular in the 1970s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Lakeshi been used? ▼
Records for Lakeshi go back to 1976, giving 6 years of history through 1981.
What names are similar to Lakeshi? ▼
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 Lakeshi's data
- Lakeshi's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Lakeshi
Nearby Names Like Lakeshi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakeshi
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Lakeshia Girl
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Compare Lakeshi side by side: Lakeshi vs Lakeisha Lakeshi vs Lakisha Lakeshi 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, 1976–1981 (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. "Lakeshi: Baby Name Since 1976 - 16 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakeshi. 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 Lakeshi 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.