Lake or body of water
Lakin is an English surname-turned-given name that likely originated as a topographic name for someone living near a lake. It may also be derived from a diminutive form of the name Lawrence or from the Middle English word 'lakin', meaning a toy or plaything.
Less common today
Lakin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,637 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American collegiate football player
Character in the novel 'The Lakin' · The Lakin
