NAME PROFILE
Joely
A modern English name derived from the word 'Lake,' referring to a body of water; it evokes a person who is calm, reflective, and possesses a refreshing, deep spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,820 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1969 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1968 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 36%TX — 32%NY — 22%IL — 5%FL — 5%
Notable People
Layken Reed (Protagonist in the novel Slammed) · Laken Tomlinson (Offensive Guard in the NFL) · Laken Litman (Sports Journalist for FOX Sports) · Laken (Electronic and Pop Recording Artist) · Layken Cohen (Social Media Influencer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LaykeKenLaken
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