Lakeena
A feminine name of English origin meaning "little bright lake".
Name Census estimates that about 66 living Americans carry the first name Lakeena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lakeena today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakeena births was 1985 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakeena. 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 Lakeena. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
66
~ 1 in 5,193,248 Americans
Peak year
1985
10 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1988 SSA rank
#12,883
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Lakeena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lakeena from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 60 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakeena 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 Lakeena 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 Lakeena
The name Lakeena is believed to have its origins in the Native American cultures of the northeastern United States and parts of Canada. It is derived from the Algonquian language family, which was spoken by many indigenous tribes in this region. The name is thought to be a combination of the words "leki" meaning "clear" and "eena" meaning "water" or "lake," thus suggesting a connection to a pristine body of water.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, during the early interactions between European settlers and Native American tribes, it is possible that the name Lakeena was adopted by some individuals or families. However, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that definitively trace the name's origins or provide examples of its earliest usage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lakeena is found in the records of the Pequot tribe, a Native American nation that inhabited parts of present-day Connecticut and Rhode Island. A woman named Lakeena Tantaquidgeon, born around 1645, is mentioned in the tribe's oral histories as a respected elder and healer.
In the 19th century, a Mohawk woman named Lakeena Delisle (1810-1892) gained recognition for her advocacy efforts and her work in preserving the traditional crafts and customs of her people. She played a significant role in promoting the cultural heritage of the Mohawk nation.
Another notable figure was Lakeena Karonhiaktatie (1872-1954), a Mohawk author and storyteller, who contributed to the preservation of her tribe's oral traditions and legends. Her written works were instrumental in passing down the rich cultural heritage of the Mohawk people to future generations.
In the early 20th century, Lakeena Tahoma (1901-1988), a member of the Yakama Nation in Washington state, gained recognition for her skills as a basket weaver and her efforts to revive and promote this traditional art form among her community.
Lakeena Whitehorse (1927-2012), a member of the Navajo Nation, was a renowned potter and ceramic artist, known for her intricate and beautifully crafted pottery pieces that reflected the cultural traditions of her tribe.
Throughout history, the name Lakeena has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of their respective Native American cultures, traditions, and art forms. While its usage may not have been widespread, the name has carried a connection to the rich heritage and natural surroundings of the indigenous peoples of North America.
People
Lakeena + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakeena 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
Lakeena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakeena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 66 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakeena 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 5,193,248 US residents.
Is Lakeena a common name?
We classify Lakeena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 71 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakeena most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakeena was 1985, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakeena is about 44 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 Lakeena in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lakeena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakeena 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 Lakeena still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lakeena 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 Lakeena 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 Lakeena?
See how many Americans are named Lakeena on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.