Total births
37
Girls' name · since 1939
Laquata
37 babies named Laquata in U.S. Social Security records since 1939, with the highest year being 1978. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 37
- total births
- 1939–1986
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
37 girls have been named Laquata since 1939, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Laquata recorded 37 times among girls since 1939, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1939 to 1986.
- 37 total births
- 1939–1986 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
37 girls have been named Laquata since 1939, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1986.
- 37
- total births
- 1939–1986
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Laquata was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
7 babies were named Laquata in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Laquata's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Laquata's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1939, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Laquata at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1939
Laquata popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1939–1986
- Peak year (1978)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Laquata by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Laquata's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Laquata births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
17 births
- 1980s
1980s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 17 births (46% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laquata? ▼
37 babies have been named Laquata since 1939. It was last recorded in 1986. The peak year was 1978 with 7 births.
When was Laquata most popular? ▼
Laquata was most popular in the 1970s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Laquata been used? ▼
Records for Laquata go back to 1939, giving 48 years of history through 1986.
What names are similar to Laquata? ▼
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 Laquata's data
- Laquata's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (17 total births) through the 1980s (15) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Laquata
Nearby Names Like Laquata
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laquata
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 Laquata side by side: Laquata vs Laquita Laquata vs Laquisha Laquata 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, 1939–1986 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Laquata: Baby Name Since 1939 - 37 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laquata. 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 Laquata 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.