Total births
180
Girls' name · since 1974
Laneka
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 180 babies named Laneka, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 180
- total births
- 1974–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Laneka sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 180 recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Laneka has been recorded 180 times among girls since 1974, 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 1974 to 1995.
- 180 total births
- 1974–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
180 girls have been named Laneka since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 180
- total births
- 1974–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Laneka was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
27 babies were named Laneka in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Laneka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Laneka's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Laneka at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Laneka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1995
- Peak year (1977)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Laneka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Laneka's strongest decade.
80 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Laneka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
73 births
- 1980s
1980s
80 births
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 80 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laneka? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 180 babies named Laneka. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 27 births.
When was Laneka most popular? ▼
Laneka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 80 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Laneka been used? ▼
Laneka has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 22 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Laneka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lana, Laney, Lani, Landry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Laneka's data
- Laneka's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (80 total births) through the 1990s (27) -- 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 Laneka
Nearby Names Like Laneka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laneka
Lana Girl
#374 57,434 births
Laney Girl
#689 14,024 births
Lani Girl
#1902 7,373 births
Landry Girl
#1192 5,842 births
Lanie Girl
#1825 5,602 births
Compare Laneka side by side: Laneka vs Lana Laneka vs Laney Laneka vs Lani
Related Names
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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, 1974–1995 (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. "Laneka: Baby Name Since 1974 - 180 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laneka. 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 Laneka 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.