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Laken
UnisexMeaning of Laken: American: 'of the lake'
Laken is a unisex name most strongly associated with American naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 713th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#713
376 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
8,499
First recorded 1984 · peak 2025
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
27% boys · 73% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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