Total births
2,478
Unisex name · since 1972
Laquan
Laquan has 2,478 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6567
- among boys today
- 2,478
- born since 1972
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Laquan is the #6567 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 2,478 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Laquan recorded 2,478 times among boys since 1972, holding rank #6567 nationally today, ahead of 54% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #6567 among boys today
- 2,478 born since 1972
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Laquan is currently the #6567 unisex name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 2,478 born since 1972, peaking in the 1990s.
- #6567
- among boys today
- 2,478
- born since 1972
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Laquan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6567
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Laquan was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
202 babies were named Laquan in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Laquan compares
2,478 Top 19% higher than 81% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Laquan's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Laquan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,478 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 202 | 23 | 22,252 |
Laquan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Laquan's full recorded timeline at 1999, 36% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 64% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1972, with just 7 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1991 peak of 202 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Laquan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#6,567
Active since
1972
Laquan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 202
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Laquan popularity over time - girls
217 total births recorded since 1970 (Laquan as girls' name)
Laquan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Laquan's strongest decade.
1,091 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Laquan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 156
1970s
156 births
- 1980s 410
1980s
410 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,091 births
- 2000s
2000s
437 births
- 2010s 285
2010s
285 births
- 2020s 99
2020s
99 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,091 births (44% of all-time use).
How Laquan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Laquan's total volume
Laquan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Laquan by state
Where Laquan concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 338 | 13.6% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 282 | 11.4% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 98 | 4.0% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 84 | 3.4% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 71 | 2.9% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 65 | 2.6% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 48 | 1.9% |
| #8 | California | | 46 | 1.9% |
New York share of Laquan's total US births 13.6%
Even split
338 of 2,478 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Laquan appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laquan? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 2,478 babies named Laquan. Today it holds rank #6567 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 202 births.
When was Laquan most popular? ▼
Laquan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,091 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Laquan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laquan are New York (338 births), New Jersey (282 births), Virginia (98 births).
Is Laquan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Laquan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,478 births, and as a girl's name it has 217 births.
How long has the name Laquan been used? ▼
Laquan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 54 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Laquan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Laquinton, Laquincy, Laquentin, Laquon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Laquan's data
- Laquan's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,091 total births); usage has since declined to 99 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Laquans (338 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Laquan
Nearby Names Like Laquan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laquan
Laquinton Boy
351 births
Laquincy Boy
130 births
Laquentin Boy
130 births
Laquon Boy
108 births
Laquinn Boy
53 births
Compare Laquan side by side: Laquan vs Laquinton Laquan vs Laquincy Laquan vs Laquentin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Laquan
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Laquan: #6567 Unisex Name - 2,478 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laquan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Laquan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.