Lakeria
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a modern invented name.
Name Census estimates that about 253 living Americans carry the first name Lakeria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lakeria today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakeria births was 2000 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakeria. 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
253
~ 1 in 1,354,760 Americans
Peak year
2000
17 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2014 SSA rank
#18,017
Tracked since 1985
Census
Lakeria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 233 people with the first name Lakeria, which placed it at #34,862 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#34,862
National first-name rank
People counted
233
233 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
95.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lakeria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lakeria is Black at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lakeria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lakeria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American95.7% · 223
- White2.1% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
Popularity
Lakeria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lakeria from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 127 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakeria 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 Lakeria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lakerias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Lakeria, while Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lakeria
The name Lakeria is of Aboriginal Australian origin, with its roots traced back to the Warlpiri language spoken in the Northern Territory region of central Australia. The name is derived from the word "lakera," which translates to "swift-footed" or "one who runs swiftly." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals renowned for their speed and agility.
Historically, the Warlpiri people have inhabited the vast desert regions of central Australia for thousands of years, with their rich cultural traditions and oral histories passed down through generations. While the name Lakeria does not appear to be directly referenced in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic origins speak to the deep-rooted connection between the Aboriginal Australian peoples and the land they have called home for millennia.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Lakeria can be traced back to the late 19th century, during the era of European exploration and settlement in Australia. One of the earliest known individuals to bear this name was Lakeria Japaljarri, a respected Warlpiri elder born around 1870. She played a pivotal role in preserving and transmitting her community's cultural knowledge and traditions to the younger generations.
Throughout the 20th century, several notable individuals carried the name Lakeria. One such person was Lakeria Napanangka (1920-2005), a renowned Warlpiri artist whose vibrant paintings captured the rich symbolism and dreamtime stories of her people. Her artworks are celebrated for their unique visual language and are held in prestigious collections around the world.
Another noteworthy figure was Lakeria Sampi (1932-1998), a respected community leader and advocate for Aboriginal rights. She dedicated her life to fighting for the recognition and preservation of her people's cultural heritage, advocating for land rights and education opportunities for future generations.
In more recent times, Lakeria Nampijinpa (born 1962) has gained recognition as a talented ceramicist and sculptor. Her intricate works, inspired by Warlpiri traditions and the natural landscapes of central Australia, have been exhibited internationally and have earned her numerous awards and accolades.
Lastly, Lakeria Martu (born 1975) is a celebrated author and storyteller who has played a significant role in preserving and sharing the oral traditions and narratives of the Warlpiri people. Her published works have shed light on the richness and resilience of Aboriginal Australian cultures, captivating readers worldwide.
People
Lakeria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakeria 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
Lakeria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakeria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 253 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakeria 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 1,354,760 US residents.
Is Lakeria a common name?
We classify Lakeria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 259 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakeria most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakeria was 2000, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakeria is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lakeria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 233 people with the name Lakeria, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #34,862 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lakeria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lakeria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lakeria leans strongly female. 229 people counted with this name were female (97.4%), compared with 6 male bearers (2.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lakeria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lakeria is Black at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lakeria most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Lakeria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (223 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Lakeria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lakeria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakeria 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 Lakeria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lakeria 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 Lakeria 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.
How many people are named Lakeria?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Lakeria at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.