How Many People Are Named Lakeesha?
Complete statistics for the name Lakeesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lakeesha is a very rare female name, with only 1,316 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 250,767 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1977 with 116 births, and it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 1,370 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1977Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lakeesha Through the Generations
Lakeesha has seen its highest usage in the late 20th century, particularly in 1977 when it reached its peak with 116 births. Today, the majority of those named Lakeesha are aged between 30 and 60, with an average age of 46. This indicates that the name was most popular among parents during the mid-to-late 1970s and early 1980s, reflecting a generation-specific naming trend.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lakeesha's American roots
📄 About the Name Lakeesha
How Many People Have the Name Lakeesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,316 people in the United States currently share the name Lakeesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 250,767 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lakeesha a Common or Rare Name?
Lakeesha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lakeesha Mean?
Lakeesha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lakeesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lakeesha Most Popular?
The name Lakeesha reached peak popularity in 1977, with 116 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lakeesha?
Approximately 1,316 people named Lakeesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,370. That works out to roughly 1 in 250,767 Americans.
Is Lakeesha a rare name?
Lakeesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 250,767 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lakeesha mean?
Lakeesha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Lakeesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lakeesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Lakeesha most popular?
Lakeesha peaked in 1977 with 116 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.