Lakeson
A masculine name of Scottish origin possibly derived from "lake" and "son".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lakeson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lakeson today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakeson births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakeson. 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 Lakeson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,291
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Lakeson: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakeson 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 Lakeson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lakeson
The name Lakeson is believed to have originated from the Old English word "lacu," which means "lake" or "body of water." It is thought to have been a surname initially, referring to someone who lived near a lake or was associated with a body of water. The name likely emerged in the early Middle Ages, around the 5th to 10th centuries, when surnames were becoming more common in England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lakeson can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Laceson" and "Lakesun," indicating its connection to the Old English word "lacu."
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Lakeson de Mere was mentioned in the chronicles of Worcestershire, England. He was a landowner and is believed to have been involved in local affairs during that time period.
In the late 14th century, a monk named Brother Lakeson was recorded in the annals of the Benedictine monastery in York, England. He is known for his contributions to the monastery's library and his work in preserving ancient manuscripts.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned poet and playwright named Lakeson Smythe gained recognition for his works, which often explored themes of nature and the beauty of the English countryside. He lived from approximately 1540 to 1612.
In the 18th century, a famous explorer and naturalist named Lakeson Weatherby embarked on several expeditions to the Americas, documenting the flora and fauna of the New World. His detailed journals and illustrations were highly influential in the field of natural history at the time. Weatherby lived from 1732 to 1809.
Throughout history, the name Lakeson has been associated with individuals who had a connection to water, whether through their profession, interests, or geographical location. It has been a name carried by artists, scholars, and adventurers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and pursuits of those who bore it.
People
Lakeson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakeson 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
Lakeson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakeson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakeson 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 Lakeson a common name?
We classify Lakeson 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 Lakeson most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakeson was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakeson is about 7 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 Lakeson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lakeson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakeson 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 Lakeson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lakeson 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 Lakeson 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 common is the name Lakeson?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Lakeson on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.