Holding steady.
Popularity of Lakeem since 1978
Babies named Lakeem per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Lakeem is a modern American name that first appeared in 1978. Its origins are uncertain, but it is thought to be a creative combination or a respelling influenced by names like Hakeem. The name saw its peak usage in 1990, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States. Its trajectory has been stable, with a very low rate of use, making it a distinctive choice. The name has not been associated with any particular state or region, and it remains a rare but consistent presence in U.S. naming records.
Lakeem is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the late 1970s. It likely originated as a creative blend or a respelling influenced by names such as 'Laken' or 'Hakeem'. The name has seen sporadic but stable use since the 1990s, with its peak in 1990.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lake, Keem
Sibling names for Lakeem
Names that share Lakeem's style, for a brother or sister.
