One who lives by a lake
An English occupational or topographic surname referring to someone who resided near a lake. In modern usage, it is often associated with the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, giving it a sporty, California-cool appeal.
Less common today
Laker isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,058 in 2024.
A character in the animated series · The Lion Guard
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
