Total births
273
Girls' name · since 1973
Laquanna
Laquanna has 273 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 273
- total births
- 1973–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Laquanna is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 273 have been recorded since 1973.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Laquanna has been recorded 273 times among girls since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2001.
- 273 total births
- 1973–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
273 girls have been named Laquanna since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 273
- total births
- 1973–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Laquanna was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
22 babies were named Laquanna in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Laquanna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Laquanna's full recorded timeline at 1986, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1974, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1991 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Laquanna at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Laquanna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2001
- Peak year (1991)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Laquanna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Laquanna's strongest decade.
130 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Laquanna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
55 births
- 1980s
1980s
130 births
- 1990s
1990s
83 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 130 births (48% of all-time use).
Laquanna by state
Where Laquanna concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 10 | 3.7% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 6 | 2.2% |
New York share of Laquanna's total US births 3.7%
Even split
10 of 273 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laquanna? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 273 babies named Laquanna. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 22 births.
When was Laquanna most popular? ▼
Laquanna was most popular in the 1980s decade with 130 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Laquanna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laquanna are New York (10 births), North Carolina (6 births).
How long has the name Laquanna been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Laquanna since 1973 -- 29 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Laquanna? ▼
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 Laquanna's data
- Laquanna's decade-level peak was the 1980s (130 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Laquannas (10 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 Laquanna
Nearby Names Like Laquanna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laquanna
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 Laquanna side by side: Laquanna vs Laquita Laquanna vs Laquisha Laquanna 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, 1973–2001 (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. "Laquanna: Baby Name Since 1973 - 273 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laquanna. 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 Laquanna 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.