Lakendrick
A name with uncertain origins and meaning, likely a unique combination.
Name Census estimates that about 835 living Americans carry the first name Lakendrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lakendrick today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakendrick births was 1991 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakendrick. 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
835
~ 1 in 410,484 Americans
Peak year
1991
37 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,450
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Lakendrick: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lakendrick from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 264 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
Lakendrick 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 Lakendrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lakendricks live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Mississippi, Texas, Alabama recorded the most babies named Lakendrick, while Louisiana, Alabama, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 89 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lakendrick
The given name Lakendrick has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, tracing back to the 5th century AD. The name is a compound word derived from the Proto-Germanic elements "lak-" meaning "to play or frolic" and "-rik" meaning "ruler" or "mighty". Together, the name can be interpreted as "playful ruler" or "joyful leader".
In the early medieval period, variations of the name such as Lachenric and Lachendric were found in historical records of the Frankish kingdoms. It is believed that the name gained popularity among the nobility and warrior class of the time, reflecting the ideals of a leader who could inspire joy and lightheartedness in their followers.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Lachenric, a Frankish nobleman who served as a trusted advisor to King Clovis I in the late 5th century. Lachenric played a pivotal role in the conversion of the Franks to Christianity, and his name is mentioned in the writings of the historian Gregory of Tours.
In the 9th century, a Bavarian scholar and monk named Lachendrich was renowned for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and the promotion of education. His teachings and writings had a significant influence on the intellectual culture of the Carolingian Renaissance.
During the High Middle Ages, a French knight named Lakendrick de Montfort gained fame for his bravery and skill in the Crusades. He participated in the Third Crusade under the leadership of Richard the Lionheart and is mentioned in accounts of the siege of Acre in 1191.
In the 14th century, an Italian Renaissance painter known as Lakendrick da Vinci was celebrated for his vibrant and joyful depictions of courtly life and festivities. His frescoes adorned the walls of noble palaces in Florence and Milan, capturing the spirit of the name's meaning.
The name Lakendrick also appeared in the annals of Scandinavia, with a Norwegian chieftain named Lakendrick Haraldsson (1020-1085) who was known for his leadership in battles against invading forces and his patronage of the arts and culture.
While the name Lakendrick has fallen out of common use in modern times, its rich history and meaning continue to fascinate scholars and historians who study the origins and evolution of names from various cultures and eras.
People
Lakendrick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakendrick 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
Lakendrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakendrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 835 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakendrick 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 410,484 US residents.
Is Lakendrick a common name?
We classify Lakendrick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 861 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakendrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakendrick was 1991, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakendrick is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lakendrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakendrick 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.
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.