How old is someone named Laken?
The average Laken is 18 years old.
Half of all living Lakens are between 7 and 29.
When was Laken popular?
Most of the Lakens in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2025 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 593 | 580 |
| 1990s | 2,077 | 2,000 |
| 2000s | 1,683 | 1,700 |
| 2010s | 2,243 | 2,200 |
| 2020s | 1,903 | 1,900 |
How many Lakens are still alive?
About 8,400 Lakens are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 8,500 babies named Laken since 1984.
Nearly every Laken ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Laken?
About two in five living Lakens are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 25%
- Gen Z 33%
- Gen Alpha 42%
Is Laken an old name?
Not really. Laken is younger than 74 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Laken will be 31 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Laken a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 73% of living Lakens are women, and 27% are men.
The women average 21 and the men 11.
Names the same age as Laken
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Laken's name twin is Anais. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Anais's age curve is the closest match to Laken's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Laken
How old is the average Laken?
The average Laken in the US is 18 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Laken?
About 8,400 Lakens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,500 babies given the name since 1984.
When was the name Laken most popular?
In 2025, when about 380 baby girls were named Laken.
Is Laken a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 42% of living Lakens, but the name spans several generations.
Is Laken a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 73% of living Lakens are women, and 27% are men. The women average 21 and the men 11.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this