Total births
432
Girls' name · since 1972
Laquandra
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 432 babies named Laquandra, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 432
- total births
- 1972–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Laquandra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 432 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Laquandra recorded 432 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2001.
- 432 total births
- 1972–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
432 girls have been named Laquandra since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 432
- total births
- 1972–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Laquandra was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
30 babies were named Laquandra in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Laquandra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Laquandra splits its recorded history at 1988: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Laquandra at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Laquandra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2001
- Peak year (1990)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Laquandra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Laquandra's strongest decade.
218 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Laquandra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 53
1970s
53 births
- 1980s
1980s
218 births
- 1990s
1990s
151 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 218 births (50% of all-time use).
Laquandra by state
Where Laquandra concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 15 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Florida | | 11 | 2.5% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 11 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.2% |
South Carolina share of Laquandra's total US births 3.5%
Even split
15 of 432 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laquandra? ▼
Laquandra has been given to 432 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 30 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Laquandra most popular? ▼
Laquandra was most popular in the 1980s decade with 218 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Laquandra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laquandra are South Carolina (15 births), Florida (11 births), North Carolina (11 births).
How long has the name Laquandra been used? ▼
Laquandra has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 30 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Laquandra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Laquita, Laquisha, Laquanda, Laquinta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Laquandra's data
- Laquandra's decade-level peak was the 1980s (218 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Laquandras (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Laquandra
Nearby Names Like Laquandra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laquandra
Laquita Girl
6,400 births
Laquisha Girl
2,728 births
Laquanda Girl
1,539 births
Laquinta Girl
1,209 births
Laquetta Girl
1,031 births
Compare Laquandra side by side: Laquandra vs Laquita Laquandra vs Laquisha Laquandra vs Laquanda
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1972–2001 (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. "Laquandra: Baby Name Since 1972 - 432 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laquandra. 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 Laquandra 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 July 2026.