Laikin
A gender-neutral name of uncertain origin, possibly with ties to playfulness or whimsy.
Name Census estimates that about 67 living Americans carry the first name Laikin. It is a predominantly female name (92.6% of registrations). The average person named Laikin today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laikin births was 2019 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laikin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Laikin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
67
~ 1 in 5,115,736 Americans
Peak year
2019
11 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,290
Tracked since 1991
Gender
Gender distribution for Laikin
Laikin leans heavily female at 92.6% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Laikin as a male name
- Ranked #13,290 in 2019
- 5 male births in 2019
- Peak: 2019 (5 births)
Laikin as a female name
- Ranked #16,593 in 2021
- 5 female births in 2021
- Peak: 1991 (8 births)
Popularity
Laikin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laikin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 26 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Laikin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laikin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Laikin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Laikin
The name Laikin has its origins in the old Germanic languages, tracing back to around the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic root "laikaz", meaning "to play" or "to dance". This root word is also the source of the English word "lark", referring to a playful or frolicsome person.
In its earliest form, the name was likely spelled as "Leikinn" or "Leikinn". It was a name given to boys born into the various Germanic tribes that inhabited regions of modern-day Germany, Netherlands, and parts of Scandinavia. The name was meant to convey a sense of joy, playfulness, and a zest for life.
While there are no known direct references to the name Laikin in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in use among the common people of the time. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 9th century, when it appears in various records and chronicles from the Carolingian Empire.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Laikin was Laikin of Saxony, a minor nobleman who lived in the late 9th century. Another notable bearer of the name was Laikin the Scribe, a monk from the monastery of Fulda who is credited with transcribing several important manuscripts in the 10th century.
In the 12th century, there was a Laikin von Wittelsbach, a member of the powerful Wittelsbach dynasty that ruled over parts of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his love of music and dance.
During the Renaissance, a notable figure named Laikin Hofmann lived in the 15th century. He was a renowned court jester and entertainer who served at the court of the Duke of Saxony. His witty quips and playful antics were widely celebrated throughout the region.
In the 17th century, a Dutch artist named Laikin van Rijn gained recognition for his lively and vibrant paintings, which often depicted scenes of revelry and merrymaking. His works were highly sought after by the wealthy patrons of his time.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Laikin, a name that has always carried with it a sense of joy, playfulness, and a appreciation for the lighter side of life.
People
Laikin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laikin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Laikin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laikin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 67 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laikin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,115,736 US residents.
Is Laikin a common name?
We classify Laikin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 68 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laikin most popular?
The single biggest year for Laikin was 2019, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laikin is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Laikin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laikin a female name?
Yes, 92.6% of people registered as Laikin in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Laikin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laikin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Laikin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Laikin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.