Unisex · #7,138 in 2026

Laquan

Current Rank
#7,138
Peak Rank
#712 (1991)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-33%
👧 Girl peak #4,068 (217 total)
👦 Boy peak #712 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
1972
First Year
2026
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#712
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
55
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1970
First Year
2001
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#4068
Peak Rank
217
Total Count
25
Years Active

The Story of Laquan

As a girl name

Laquan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 17 Laquans were born — ranking #4,068 that year. As of 2026, Laquan ranks #12,056 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 217 Laquans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Laquan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1972, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 202 Laquans were born — ranking #712 that year. As of 2026, Laquan ranks #7,138 for boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-33%). In total, more than 2K Laquans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Laquan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Laquan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Laquan

What does the name Laquan mean?
Laquan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Laquan in 2026?
In 2026, Laquan ranks #7,138 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Laquan most popular?
Laquan reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #712 that year with 202 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Laquan most popular?
Laquan has historically been most popular in South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Laquan.
Is Laquan a unisex name?
Yes — Laquan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 8% of Laquans assigned female and 92% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Laquan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laquan include Olan, Jammie, Codie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Laquan

Laquan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Laquan's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #712. Use the chart and map above to compare Laquan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.