Rising since 2005, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Laker since 2005
Babies named Laker per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s | 140 |
Meaning & origin
Laker is a modern first name that first entered U.S. baby name records in 2005, ranking at 4,050 in 2025 with a frequency of 1 in 65,695 births. Its journey has been a steady ascent, reaching a peak rank of 4,050 in 2024 before holding steady the following year. The name's trajectory since 2005 shows a clear rising pattern, reflecting the growing appeal of nature-inspired and surname-style names. While its meaning is uncertain, its sound evokes open landscapes and the simplicity of lakes. The absence of top states suggests a scattered, niche usage. Laker represents a contemporary naming trend where fresh, evocative sounds are favored over traditional roots.
Laker is a modern coinage with no clear historical derivation. It may be inspired by the English word 'lake' or the surname Laker, which itself has multiple possible origins (e.g., an occupational name for a player or a toponymic name for someone living by a lake). The name first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2005 and has seen rising usage since, likely as a trendy nature-inspired or surname-style name for boys.
Sibling names for Laker
Names that share Laker's style, for a brother or sister.
