Total births
108
Girls' name · since 1974
Lakeyshia
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 108 babies named Lakeyshia, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 108
- total births
- 1974–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
108 girls have been named Lakeyshia since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lakeyshia has been recorded 108 times among girls since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2007.
- 108 total births
- 1974–2007 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
108 girls have been named Lakeyshia since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2007.
- 108
- total births
- 1974–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Lakeyshia was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
17 babies were named Lakeyshia in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Lakeyshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lakeyshia's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lakeyshia at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Lakeyshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2007
- Peak year (1977)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Lakeyshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lakeyshia's strongest decade.
69 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Lakeyshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
69 births
- 1980s
1980s
34 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 69 births (64% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakeyshia? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 108 babies named Lakeyshia. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 17 births.
When was Lakeyshia most popular? ▼
Lakeyshia was most popular in the 1970s decade with 69 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Lakeyshia been used? ▼
Lakeyshia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 34 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Lakeyshia? ▼
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 Lakeyshia's data
- Lakeyshia's decade-level peak was the 1970s (69 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Lakeyshia
Nearby Names Like Lakeyshia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakeyshia
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Lakesha Girl
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Laken Girl
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Lakeshia Girl
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Compare Lakeyshia side by side: Lakeyshia vs Lakeisha Lakeyshia vs Lakisha Lakeyshia 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, 1974–2007 (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. "Lakeyshia: Baby Name Since 1974 - 108 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakeyshia. 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 Lakeyshia 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.