Lakedra
A feminine name of unknown origin, perhaps a variant of Laketra.
Name Census estimates that about 228 living Americans carry the first name Lakedra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lakedra today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakedra births was 1989 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakedra. 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.
People living today
228
~ 1 in 1,503,309 Americans
Peak year
1989
17 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2000 SSA rank
#14,150
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Lakedra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lakedra from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 119 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakedra 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 Lakedra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lakedras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lakedra
The name Lakedra is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the United States in the late 20th century. Its roots can be traced back to the English word "lake," which itself is derived from the Latin word "lacus," meaning a body of freshwater. The suffix "-dra" is likely inspired by Greek or Latin roots, possibly intended to give the name a more melodic or feminine sound.
While there is no definitive historical record of the name's origin, it appears to have been created as a unique and creative combination of existing linguistic elements. It does not seem to have any direct ties to ancient cultures, religious texts, or historical figures of note.
The earliest known instances of the name Lakedra appear to be in the latter half of the 20th century, as it gained popularity as a unique and distinctive given name in some parts of the United States. However, due to its relatively recent coinage, there are no well-known historical figures or celebrities who bore this name prior to modern times.
That being said, a few notable individuals with the first name Lakedra have emerged in recent decades:
1. Lakedra Bryant, an American basketball player who played professionally in the WNBA and overseas leagues in the early 2000s.
2. Lakedra Pam, an American artist and fashion designer known for her unique style and use of vibrant colors in her works.
3. Lakedra Stephens, an American educator and activist who has worked to promote literacy and educational opportunities in underserved communities.
4. Lakedra Denton, an American entrepreneur and business owner who founded a successful catering company in the Midwest region.
5. Lakedra Simmons, an American singer and songwriter who has released several independent albums and performed at various local venues.
While these individuals have achieved varying levels of recognition, their shared name highlights the modern and creative origins of Lakedra, which continues to be a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking a fresh and original name for their children.
People
Lakedra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakedra 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
Lakedra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakedra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 228 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakedra 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 1,503,309 US residents.
Is Lakedra a common name?
We classify Lakedra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 240 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakedra most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakedra was 1989, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakedra is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lakedra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakedra 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.
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.