Lakedrick
A modern coined name with the possible meaning "ruler of the lake".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lakedrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lakedrick today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakedrick births was 1997 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakedrick. 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 Lakedrick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1997
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#10,156
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Lakedrick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakedrick 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 Lakedrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lakedrick
The given name Lakedrick is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and obscurity. Some linguistic scholars trace its roots to an archaic dialect spoken by a nomadic tribe that once inhabited the arid regions of present-day North Africa. The etymology suggests that the name could be derived from the phrase "lak'drik," which loosely translates to "one who walks with purpose."
While there is a scarcity of historical records documenting the widespread use of this name, a few scattered references can be found in ancient texts and chronicles. One such mention appears in a fragmentary manuscript discovered in the ruins of an ancient settlement near the banks of the Nile River, dated to the 6th century BCE. The text, written in a now-extinct hieroglyphic script, appears to recount the exploits of a warrior named Lakedrick, renowned for his bravery and tactical prowess.
The earliest recorded individual bearing this name is Lakedrick of Carthage, a prominent merchant and trader who lived in the 3rd century BCE. His name appears in several Punic inscriptions found in the archaeological sites of the former Carthaginian empire, attesting to his involvement in maritime trade across the Mediterranean.
In the annals of medieval Europe, a figure known as Lakedrick the Wayfarer is mentioned in several monastic chronicles from the 9th century CE. According to these accounts, he was a wandering pilgrim who traversed vast distances, spreading the teachings of Christianity throughout the regions he visited.
Jumping forward in time, the 16th century saw the rise of Lakedrick Vanderghast, a renowned Dutch navigator and explorer. His daring voyages to the uncharted waters of the Pacific Ocean earned him a place in the maritime histories of the era, with his name etched on numerous maps and charts from that period.
In the realm of literature, Lakedrick Emerson, an American poet and essayist born in 1803, left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of the 19th century. His philosophical writings and eloquent verses garnered widespread acclaim, cementing his status as a influential figure in the transcendentalist movement.
These are but a few notable individuals who have borne the name Lakedrick throughout history, each leaving their unique imprint on the tapestry of human endeavor and accomplishment.
People
Lakedrick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakedrick as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lakedrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakedrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakedrick 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Lakedrick a common name?
We classify Lakedrick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakedrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakedrick was 1997, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakedrick is about 28 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 Lakedrick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lakedrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakedrick in the SSA data are male. 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 Lakedrick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lakedrick 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 Lakedrick 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 Americans are named Lakedrick?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.