Lakeland
A name suggesting an area surrounded by or containing lakes.
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the first name Lakeland. It is a predominantly male name (95.7% of registrations). The average person named Lakeland today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakeland births was 2023 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakeland. 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
116
~ 1 in 2,954,779 Americans
Peak year
2023
16 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,055
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Lakeland
Lakeland leans heavily male at 95.7% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Lakeland as a male name
- Ranked #7,055 in 2024
- 12 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (16 births)
Lakeland as a female name
- Ranked #18,606 in 2010
- 5 female births in 2010
- Peak: 2010 (5 births)
Popularity
Lakeland: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lakeland from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 65 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lakeland remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakeland 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland
The given name Lakeland is believed to have originated in the English language, likely derived from the combination of the words "lake" and "land." This name is thought to have emerged during the medieval period in England, as many place names and geographic features became sources for given names.
Lakeland was initially used as a descriptive term referring to areas characterized by the presence of lakes and bodies of water. It was often associated with regions known for their scenic beauty and natural landscapes, such as the Lake District in northwestern England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of Lakeland as a given name can be traced back to the 14th century. In a historical document from 1387, a man named Lakeland de Wytheburn was mentioned as a landowner in the Lake District area of Cumbria, England.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lakeland. One of the most famous was Lakeland Howitt (1810-1888), an English author and advocate for women's rights. She was known for her novels and her work as a campaigner for social reform.
Another prominent figure was Lakeland Macpherson (1842-1919), a Scottish-born Australian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland and played a significant role in the development of the sugar industry in that region.
In the realm of literature, Lakeland Buchanan (1879-1957) was an American novelist and short story writer who gained recognition for his works set in the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The name Lakeland also found its way into the world of sports. Lakeland Thorpe (1919-1992) was a Canadian ice hockey player who played for several teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1940s and 1950s.
Lastly, Lakeland Hazelton (1923-2005) was a British artist and sculptor known for his abstract and minimalist works. His sculptures were featured in numerous exhibitions and are part of several public and private collections.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Lakeland throughout history, showcasing its diverse applications and connections to various fields and professions.
People
Lakeland + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakeland 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
Lakeland: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakeland?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 116 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakeland 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 2,954,779 US residents.
Is Lakeland a common name?
We classify Lakeland as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 117 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakeland most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakeland was 2023, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakeland is about 8 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 Lakeland in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lakeland a male name?
Yes, 95.7% of people registered as Lakeland 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 Lakeland still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lakeland 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 Lakeland 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 are called Lakeland?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.