Total births
23
Girls' name · since 1980
Lareka
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 23 babies named Lareka, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 23
- total births
- 1980–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Lareka is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 23 have been recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Lareka recorded 23 times among girls since 1980, 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 1980 to 1993.
- 23 total births
- 1980–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
23 girls have been named Lareka since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 23
- total births
- 1980–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Lareka was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
7 babies were named Lareka in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Lareka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lareka's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lareka at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Lareka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–1993
- Peak year (1980)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Lareka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lareka's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Lareka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 12 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lareka? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 23 babies named Lareka. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 7 births.
When was Lareka most popular? ▼
Lareka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
How long has the name Lareka been used? ▼
Lareka has been recorded in Social Security data since 1980, spanning 14 years of data through 1993.
What names are similar to Lareka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lara, Larissa, Larue, Larry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lareka's data
- Lareka's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1990s (11) -- 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 Lareka
Nearby Names Like Lareka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lareka
Lara Girl
#741 30,168 births
Larissa Girl
#1611 23,498 births
Larue Girl
#10306 3,980 births
Larry Girl
3,560 births
Laraine Girl
#13570 3,478 births
Compare Lareka side by side: Lareka vs Lara Lareka vs Larissa Lareka vs Larue
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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, 1980–1993 (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. "Lareka: Baby Name Since 1980 - 23 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lareka. 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 Lareka 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.