Feminine dossier · first seen 1985
Lakin
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1996
Peak births
94
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Lakin
How many people are named Lakin?
An estimated 1,877 living Americans are named Lakin.
How rare is Lakin?
Lakin is very rare among babies today, with 17 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 81.9% from its 1996 peak.
How old is the typical Lakin?
The median age of a living American named Lakin is approximately 27 years, with most bearers falling between 17 and 33 years old.
Is Lakin still popular?
Yes. Lakin is holding steady, with 17 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Lakin most common?
Lakin has its strongest geographic signal in Kentucky, where it appears 6.5× more often than the national baseline.
1985Peak 19962025
Peak year
1996
Decline from peak
81.9%
2025
17
All-time
1,916
Where it lives now
Lakin is most concentrated in Kentucky — about 6.5× the national rate in the 1990s.
States where Lakin is given more often than the national average — its present-day heartland.