Lakell
A name of uncertain meaning and origin, potentially influenced by Celtic or Welsh roots.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lakell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lakell today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakell births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakell. 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 Lakell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,975
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Lakell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakell 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 Lakell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lakell
The name Lakell is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic language, dating back to around the 5th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the proto-Germanic root "lak", which translates to "to play" or "to frolic". The name may have been given to children who were particularly playful or energetic.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lakell can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, a collection of annals that documented the history of the Anglo-Saxons in Britain. In these chronicles, there is a reference to a warrior named Lakell who fought alongside King Alfred the Great in the late 9th century.
During the Middle Ages, the name Lakell appeared in various medieval texts and manuscripts across Europe. One notable example is a 12th-century Spanish poem called "El Cantar de Mio Cid", which mentions a character named Lakell who was a loyal companion to the legendary hero El Cid.
In the 14th century, a prominent theologian and philosopher named Lakell of Bingen was born in the Holy Roman Empire (now part of modern-day Germany). He is known for his contributions to the study of metaphysics and his writings on the nature of the soul.
Another historical figure bearing the name Lakell was a French artist and sculptor who lived during the Renaissance period in the 16th century. Lakell de Montpellier was renowned for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures that adorned many churches and cathedrals throughout France.
In the 17th century, a Dutch explorer and navigator named Lakell van der Decken made several voyages to the East Indies and the Indian Ocean. He is credited with mapping and charting various islands and coastlines in the region, contributing significantly to the advancement of nautical knowledge at the time.
As the name Lakell evolved over the centuries, it underwent various spelling variations and adaptations across different cultures and languages. Despite its ancient roots, the name has managed to maintain its distinct character and continue to be used, albeit less commonly, in modern times.
People
Lakell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakell 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
Lakell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakell 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 Lakell a common name?
We classify Lakell 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 Lakell most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakell was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakell is about 23 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 Lakell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lakell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakell 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 Lakell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lakell 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 Lakell 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 Lakell?
You can see how many people have the name Lakell on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.