How Many People Are Named Lakeisha?
Complete statistics for the name Lakeisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lakeisha is a unique name with roots in African American culture, making it very rare, only 1 in 26,504 Americans share this name. With an estimated 12,451 people named Lakeisha living today, it peaked in popularity back in 1979.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the name Lakeisha are believed to have a life path number of 3, symbolizing creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 12,884 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: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lakeisha Through the Generations
Lakeisha has seen its heyday and now shows a declining trend, reflecting a shift in naming preferences over the decades. Born in the late 1970s and early 1980s, most people named Lakeisha are currently in their forties, with just 794 under thirty and none over sixty. This age distribution paints a picture of a generation that embraced this name during a specific cultural moment.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lakeisha's African American roots
📄 About the Name Lakeisha
How Many People Have the Name Lakeisha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,451 people in the United States currently share the name Lakeisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 26,504 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lakeisha a Common or Rare Name?
Lakeisha 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lakeisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lakeisha Most Popular?
The name Lakeisha reached peak popularity in 1979, with 824 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Lakeisha?
Approximately 12,451 people named Lakeisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,884. That works out to roughly 1 in 26,504 Americans.
Is Lakeisha a rare name?
Lakeisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 26,504 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lakeisha mean?
The meaning and origin of Lakeisha are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Lakeisha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lakeisha are male and 100% are female.
When was Lakeisha most popular?
Lakeisha peaked in 1979 with 824 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.