Laken

Laken is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 314 babies in the United States.

Laken at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Laken

Laken belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Laken first appears in Social Security records in 1984 and has been given to 8,121 babies since 1880, including 314 in 2024.

Laken in US records

First recorded (US)
1984
Babies named Laken in 2024
314
Total since 1880
8,121

Laken in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Babies named Laken in 2025
6
Total since 1996
140

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Laken mean?

The meaning of Laken is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Laken a boy or girl name?

Laken is a unisex name. In 2024, 314 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Laken?

Laken comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Laken?

Laken is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1984 and has been given to 8,121 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].