3,538births recorded
6Countries
2Variants
2013Peak · Alberta
#907Ontario 2024
Laken is a boy name family recorded 3,538 times in 6 countries since 1945. It ranks highest today in Ontario (#907 in 2024). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2013, at 13.3 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Lahcen (France, Belgium).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Laken
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laken | English | 2,259 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1477 | 2022 | ▲ 24 % |
| Laken | English | 90 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3240 | 2023 | ▼ 26 % |
| Laken | English | 12 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #907 | 2024 | – |
| Laken | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2013 | – |
| Lahcen | French | 1,165 | 🇫🇷 France | #4134 | 1984 | ▼ 58 % |
| Lahcen | French | 7 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2002 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Laken ↔ Lahcen — spelling variant
Questions about Laken
How popular is the name Laken?
In 2024 it ranked #907 in Ontario. Official registers record 3,538 births across 6 countries.
What is Laken in other languages?
Lahcen (French).
When was Laken most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2013, at 13.3 births per 100,000.
Is Laken a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Laken is a boy name.