Total births
126
Girls' name · since 1898
Lakie
126 babies named Lakie in U.S. Social Security records since 1898, with the highest year being 1921. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 126
- total births
- 1898–1942
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Lakie sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 126 recorded since 1898.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lakie has been recorded 126 times among girls since 1898, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1898 to 1942.
- 126 total births
- 1898–1942 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
126 girls have been named Lakie since 1898, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1942.
- 126
- total births
- 1898–1942
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Lakie was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
12 babies were named Lakie in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Lakie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lakie splits its recorded history at 1919: 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 1907 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lakie at a glance
Last recorded 1942Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1898
Lakie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–1942
- Peak year (1921)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Lakie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lakie's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Lakie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 7
1890s
7 births
- 1900s
1900s
23 births
- 1910s
1910s
35 births
- 1920s
1920s
40 births
- 1930s
1930s
16 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 40 births (32% of all-time use).
Lakie by state
Where Lakie concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Virginia | | 6 | 4.8% |
| #2 | West Virginia | | 5 | 4.0% |
Virginia share of Lakie's total US births 4.8%
Even split
6 of 126 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakie? ▼
Lakie has been given to 126 babies in the U.S. since 1898, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1942. 12 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Lakie most popular? ▼
Lakie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Lakie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakie are Virginia (6 births), West Virginia (5 births).
How long has the name Lakie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lakie since 1898 -- 45 years through the most recent 1942 data.
What names are similar to Lakie? ▼
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 Lakie's data
- Lakie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (40 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Virginia records the most Lakies (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Virginia 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 Lakie
Nearby Names Like Lakie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakie
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Lakesha Girl
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Laken Girl
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Lakeshia Girl
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Compare Lakie side by side: Lakie vs Lakeisha Lakie vs Lakisha Lakie 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, 1898–1942 (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. "Lakie: Baby Name Since 1898 - 126 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakie. 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 Lakie 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.