Total births
1,627
Girls' name · since 1963
Lakita
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 1,627 babies named Lakita, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,627
- total births
- 1963–2012
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Lakita is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,627 have been recorded since 1963.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lakita has been recorded 1,627 times among girls since 1963, 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 1963 to 2012.
- 1,627 total births
- 1963–2012 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,627 girls have been named Lakita since 1963, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2012.
- 1,627
- total births
- 1963–2012
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Lakita was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
107 babies were named Lakita in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Lakita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lakita's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1965, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 107, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lakita at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Lakita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2012
- Peak year (1986)
- 107
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Lakita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lakita's strongest decade.
735 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Lakita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 58
1960s
58 births
- 1970s
1970s
543 births
- 1980s
1980s
735 births
- 1990s 246
1990s
246 births
- 2000s 38
2000s
38 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 735 births (45% of all-time use).
How Lakita 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 Lakita's total volume
Lakita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lakita by state
Where Lakita concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 103 | 6.3% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 60 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 55 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 46 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 43 | 2.6% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 42 | 2.6% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 42 | 2.6% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 37 | 2.3% |
Illinois share of Lakita's total US births 6.3%
Even split
103 of 1,627 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Lakita appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakita? ▼
1,627 babies have been named Lakita since 1963. It was last recorded in 2012. The peak year was 1986 with 107 births.
When was Lakita most popular? ▼
Lakita was most popular in the 1980s decade with 735 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Lakita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakita are Illinois (103 births), North Carolina (60 births), Virginia (55 births).
How long has the name Lakita been used? ▼
Lakita has been recorded in Social Security data since 1963, spanning 50 years of data through 2012.
What names are similar to Lakita? ▼
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 Lakita's data
- Lakita's decade-level peak was the 1980s (735 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Lakitas (103 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 Lakita
Nearby Names Like Lakita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakita
Lakeisha Girl
#10442 12,850 births
Lakisha Girl
12,310 births
Lakesha Girl
8,168 births
Laken Girl
#1222 6,240 births
Lakeshia Girl
4,710 births
Compare Lakita side by side: Lakita vs Lakeisha Lakita vs Lakisha Lakita vs Lakesha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1963–2012 (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. "Lakita: Baby Name Since 1963 - 1,627 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakita. 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 Lakita 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.