Laquan
Every Laquan since 1970 — 2,695 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laquan
Laquan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,035 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 2,695 American babies have been named Laquan — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1991, when 213 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Laquan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laquan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 12 | #7,035 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,670 |
| 2023 | — | — | 14 | #6,376 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,337 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,252 |
| 2020 | — | — | 24 | #4,222 |
| 2019 | — | — | 17 | #5,471 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #5,028 |
| 2017 | — | — | 22 | #4,542 |
| 2016 | — | — | 32 | #3,489 |
| 2015 | — | — | 28 | #3,837 |
| 2014 | — | — | 26 | #3,970 |
| 2013 | — | — | 30 | #3,547 |
| 2012 | — | — | 29 | #3,674 |
| 2011 | — | — | 41 | #2,879 |
| 2010 | — | — | 41 | #2,900 |
| 2009 | — | — | 35 | #3,249 |
| 2008 | — | — | 41 | #2,919 |
| 2007 | — | — | 36 | #3,164 |
| 2006 | — | — | 48 | #2,528 |
| 2005 | — | — | 39 | #2,785 |
| 2004 | — | — | 45 | #2,468 |
| 2003 | — | — | 38 | #2,658 |
| 2002 | — | — | 45 | #2,322 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,828 | 59 | #1,883 |
| 2000 | — | — | 51 | #2,004 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,626 | 90 | #1,226 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,227 | 153 | #825 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,595 | 31 | #1,896 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,712 | 31 | #1,837 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,004 | 13 | #3,009 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,669 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Laquan in 2025?
Laquan ranked #7,035 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Laquan?
2,695 babies have been named Laquan in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laquan most popular?
Laquan peaked in 1991, when 213 newborns received the name.
Is Laquan a boy or girl name?
Laquan is used for both: about 8% of babies named Laquan have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Laquan rising or falling?
Laquan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.