Total births
629
Girls' name · since 1954
Laketa
Since 1954, U.S. Social Security records show 629 babies named Laketa, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 629
- total births
- 1954–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Laketa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 629 recorded since 1954.
Social Security Administration records show Laketa recorded 629 times among girls since 1954, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 1997.
- 629 total births
- 1954–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
629 girls have been named Laketa since 1954, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 629
- total births
- 1954–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Laketa was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
41 babies were named Laketa in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Laketa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Laketa splits its recorded history at 1980: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1954 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Laketa at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1954
Laketa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–1997
- Peak year (1978)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Laketa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Laketa's strongest decade.
292 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Laketa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 26
1960s
26 births
- 1970s
1970s
251 births
- 1980s
1980s
292 births
- 1990s 49
1990s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 292 births (46% of all-time use).
How Laketa 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 Laketa's total volume
Laketa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Laketa by state
Where Laketa concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 21 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 20 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 16 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 11 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.8% |
Illinois share of Laketa's total US births 3.3%
Even split
21 of 629 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laketa? ▼
Laketa has been given to 629 babies in the U.S. since 1954, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1997. 41 babies were born in 1978, its single highest year.
When was Laketa most popular? ▼
Laketa was most popular in the 1980s decade with 292 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Laketa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laketa are Illinois (21 births), Georgia (20 births), Michigan (16 births).
How long has the name Laketa been used? ▼
Laketa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1954, spanning 44 years of data through 1997.
What names are similar to Laketa? ▼
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 Laketa's data
- Laketa's decade-level peak was the 1980s (292 total births); usage has since declined to 49 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Laketas (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Laketa
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laketa
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Compare Laketa side by side: Laketa vs Lakeisha Laketa vs Lakisha Laketa 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, 1954–1997 (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. "Laketa: Baby Name Since 1954 - 629 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laketa. 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 Laketa 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.