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Laken

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAY-kuhn /ˈleɪ.kən/Medium

Meaning: Modern American name, an elaboration of the word 'lake' with the suffix '-en'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Laken is a modern American name, built from the word 'lake' with an added '-en' ending.
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Origin MediumAmerican, English
MeaningModern American name, an elaboration of the word 'lake' with the suffix '-en'.
U.S. rank (2024)#1490 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births121 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,139

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219902024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Rather than coming from an old tradition, Laken is a contemporary coinage that takes the everyday word 'lake' and softens it with the suffix '-en'. The result keeps the calm, watery image of its source word while reading as a personal name.

Its gentle two-syllable sound lets it serve a boy or a girl, part of the broader fashion for nature-tinged invented names.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Laken is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Laken — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Laken…

Lake— the plain word-name that Laken elaborates on
Haven— another modern unisex name with calm, watery associations
Aiden— shares the soft '-en' ending common to current coinages

Frequently Asked

What does the name Laken mean?

Laken is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Laken?

It's commonly said LAY-kuhn /ˈleɪ.kən/.

Is Laken a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Laken is used as a boy name.

How popular is Laken?

In 2024, Laken ranked #1490 in the U.S. for boys, with 121 births recorded.