Total births
162
Girls' name · since 1985
Laquasia
Laquasia has 162 recorded births since 1985 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1993 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 162
- total births
- 1985–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
Laquasia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 162 have been recorded since 1985.
Social Security Administration records show Laquasia recorded 162 times among girls since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, 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 1985 to 2002.
- 162 total births
- 1985–2002 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
162 girls have been named Laquasia since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2002.
- 162
- total births
- 1985–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Laquasia was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
23 babies were named Laquasia in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Laquasia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Laquasia's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Laquasia at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Laquasia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2002
- Peak year (1993)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Laquasia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Laquasia's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Laquasia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 29
1980s
29 births
- 1990s
1990s
112 births
- 2000s 21
2000s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 112 births (69% of all-time use).
Laquasia by state
Where Laquasia concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 43 | 26.5% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 5 | 3.1% |
New York share of Laquasia's total US births 26.5%
Even split
43 of 162 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laquasia? ▼
162 babies have been named Laquasia since 1985. It was last recorded in 2002. The peak year was 1993 with 23 births.
When was Laquasia most popular? ▼
Laquasia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Laquasia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laquasia are New York (43 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Laquasia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Laquasia since 1985 -- 18 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Laquasia? ▼
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 Laquasia's data
- Laquasia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (112 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Laquasias (43 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 Laquasia
Nearby Names Like Laquasia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laquasia
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 Laquasia side by side: Laquasia vs Laquita Laquasia vs Laquisha Laquasia 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, 1985–2002 (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. "Laquasia: Baby Name Since 1985 - 162 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laquasia. 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 Laquasia 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.