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Lakeland
Pronounced LAYK-land /ˈleɪk.lənd/High
Meaning: From the English words lake + land — 'the land of lakes' (as in the Lake District, and Lakeland, Florida); a place/word-nameLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Lakeland comes from the English words lake + land — 'the land of lakes' (as in the Lake District and Lakeland, Florida; we note the place/word). A crisp, modern name (said 'LAYK-land'; nickname Lake).
In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-land-of-lakes at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Lakeland mean?
Lakeland is an English place/word-name — 'the land of lakes'.
How do you pronounce Lakeland?
It's said LAYK-land /ˈleɪk.lənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Lakeland a boy or girl name?
Lakeland is most often a boy's name.
How popular is Lakeland?
Lakeland is a very rare name in the U.S.