Lakin
Pronunciation: [ l-AK-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lakin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 438 babies have been named Lakin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lakin is past its peak , currently ranked #14,595 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,595
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Lakin
Lakin is a boy name .
Is Lakin a boy or girl name? Lakin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,595 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,108. Lakin is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lakin is currently ranked #14,595 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lakin include Lak, Lay, Laie, and Lakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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