Declining since 1992, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Lakeith since 1963
Babies named Lakeith per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 176 |
| 1980s | 144 |
| 1990s | 160 |
| 2000s | 89 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Lakeith is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1963. It saw its peak popularity in 1978, when it reached its highest rank, but has been in steady decline since 1992, reflecting a broader trend away from names with the 'La-' prefix. In the most recent year sampled (2025), Lakeith ranked 12,008th nationally, with approximately 1 in every 341,615 newborns receiving the name. Though its peak decades were the 1970s and 1980s, the name has not seen widespread use in any region, as it lacks concentration in any top states from the historical data. Lakeith's trajectory is clearly falling, and it remains relatively rare in contemporary naming practice.
Lakeith is a modern invented name, possibly formed by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Keith. It emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century, reflecting a trend of creating unique names by adding fashionable prefixes or suffixes to existing names. The name Keith itself is of Scottish origin, derived from a place name meaning 'wood' or 'forest.'
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Keith, Lake
Sibling names for Lakeith
Names that share Lakeith's style, for a brother or sister.
