How Many People Are Named Lakeshia?
Complete statistics for the name Lakeshia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lakeshia is a very rare female name, with only 4,550 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 72,530 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1979 with 315 births, and it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 4,710 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: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lakeshia Through the Generations
Lakeshia has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1979 when 315 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 4,550 people named Lakeshia in the United States, with most being between 30 and 60 years old. This distribution suggests that the name is favored among middle-aged individuals, with only a small percentage under 30 and none over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lakeshia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lakeshia
How Many People Have the Name Lakeshia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,550 people in the United States currently share the name Lakeshia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 72,530 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lakeshia a Common or Rare Name?
Lakeshia 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 Lakeshia Mean?
Lakeshia means "creative variant of Lakesha" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lakeshia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lakeshia Most Popular?
The name Lakeshia reached peak popularity in 1979, with 315 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 Lakeshia?
Approximately 4,550 people named Lakeshia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,710. That works out to roughly 1 in 72,530 Americans.
Is Lakeshia a rare name?
Lakeshia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 72,530 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lakeshia mean?
Lakeshia means "creative variant of Lakesha" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lakeshia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lakeshia are male and 100% are female.
When was Lakeshia most popular?
Lakeshia peaked in 1979 with 315 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.