How old is someone named Lakesha?
The average Lakesha is 45 years old.
Half of all living Lakeshas are between 41 and 49.
When was Lakesha popular?
Lakesha rose fast and peaked in 1978, then faded almost as fast. 80% of all Lakeshas were born within 15 years of each other.
Popular names of 1978 · The most popular names of the 1970s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 34 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 3,893 | 3,700 |
| 1980s | 3,342 | 3,200 |
| 1990s | 787 | 770 |
| 2000s | 118 | 120 |
How many Lakeshas are still alive?
About 7,800 Lakeshas are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 8,200 babies named Lakesha since 1967.
Nearly every Lakesha ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Lakesha?
About half of living Lakeshas are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Gen X 55%
- Millennial 43%
- Gen Z 3%
Is Lakesha an old name?
Somewhat. Lakesha is older than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Lakesha a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Lakeshas are women.
Names the same age as Lakesha
NAME TWIN
Lakesha's name twin is Tameka. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Tameka's age curve is the closest match to Lakesha's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Lakesha
How old is the average Lakesha?
The average Lakesha in the US is 45 years old. The median is 46, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lakesha?
About 7,800 Lakeshas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,200 babies given the name since 1967.
When was the name Lakesha most popular?
In 1978, when about 680 baby girls were named Lakesha.
Is Lakesha a Gen X name?
Yes. About 55% of living Lakeshas are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
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