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Lakin

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAY-kin /ˈleɪ.kɪn/Medium

Meaning: From an English surname, variously 'little Lawrence' (a diminutive of Lawrence, 'from Laurentum') or 'dweller by the lake'; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Little Lawrence; from the lake: Lakin is an English surname-name. Crisp and warm (said 'LAY-kin'). Routes layered; used for both.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname, variously 'little Lawrence' (a diminutive of Lawrence, 'from Laurentum') or 'dweller by the lake'; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10451 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 438

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519882024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lakin comes from an English surname, variously 'little Lawrence' (a diminutive of Lawrence, 'from Laurentum') or 'dweller by the lake'; used for both sexes (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'LAY-kin').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, for both sexes. Rare, a surname-name, and crisp.

Did you know? Lakin is variously 'little Lawrence' or 'dweller by the lake' from an English surname — used for both sexes — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'LAY-kin').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Lakin — English surname; unisex; routes layered

Variations

LakenLaikyn

Nicknames

Lake

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Laikyn— a fellow spelling
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Linkin— echoes that soft -in sound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lakin mean?

Lakin is an English surname-name, variously 'little Lawrence' or 'dweller by the lake'; used for both. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lakin?

It's said LAY-kin /ˈleɪ.kɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lakin a boy or girl name?

Lakin is used for both; here it is listed as a boy's name.

How popular is Lakin?

Lakin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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