US Popularity:1672
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Dutch, German
Meaning:One who's from the lake; Water; Linen
If you grew up near a lake that holds special memories that you wish to treasure forever, maybe you could honor that memory with your new forever-treasure! The Dutch and English gender-neutral name Laken, meaning “one who's from the lake” or "water," could be a perfect choice. Like a lake's serene and calming presence, your little Laken will provide you with that same soothing feeling you experienced growing up and adored. Laken may also have German roots, meaning "linen," and can always remind baby that they're cut from a different cloth. If you want to inspire baby's wanderlust, Laken can also refer to the region in Belgium that has a variety of sights and landmarks to explore.

Laken Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Laken is currently #1799 on The Bump
Boy:Laken is currently #1272 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Laken is currently #998 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Laken is currently #1672 in U.S. births
Boy:Laken is currently #2766 in U.S. births
Girl:Laken is currently #2656 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#2656
in 2022
- 415
from 2020
In comparison to the previous year's data
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