Total births
2,728
Girls' name · since 1969
Laquisha
Laquisha has 2,728 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,728
- total births
- 1969–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
2,728 girls have been named Laquisha since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Laquisha recorded 2,728 times among girls since 1969, 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 1969 to 2011.
- 2,728 total births
- 1969–2011 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,728 girls have been named Laquisha since 1969, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2011.
- 2,728
- total births
- 1969–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Laquisha was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
176 babies were named Laquisha in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Laquisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Laquisha splits its recorded history at 1988: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2011 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 176 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Laquisha at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Laquisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2011
- Peak year (1991)
- 176
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Laquisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Laquisha's strongest decade.
1,153 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Laquisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 8
1960s
8 births
- 1970s
1970s
498 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,153 births
- 1990s
1990s
975 births
- 2000s 89
2000s
89 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 1,153 births (42% of all-time use).
How Laquisha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Laquisha's total volume
Laquisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Laquisha by state
Where Laquisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 313 | 11.5% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 173 | 6.3% |
| #3 | California | | 166 | 6.1% |
| #4 | Florida | | 152 | 5.6% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 129 | 4.7% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 127 | 4.7% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 94 | 3.4% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 73 | 2.7% |
Texas share of Laquisha's total US births 11.5%
Even split
313 of 2,728 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Laquisha appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laquisha? ▼
2,728 babies have been named Laquisha since 1969. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1991 with 176 births.
When was Laquisha most popular? ▼
Laquisha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 1,153 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Laquisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laquisha are Texas (313 births), Tennessee (173 births), California (166 births).
How long has the name Laquisha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Laquisha since 1969 -- 43 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Laquisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Laquita, Laquanda, Laquinta, Laquetta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Laquisha's data
- Laquisha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (1,153 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Laquishas (313 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Laquisha
Nearby Names Like Laquisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laquisha
Laquita Girl
6,400 births
Laquanda Girl
1,539 births
Laquinta Girl
1,209 births
Laquetta Girl
1,031 births
Laquesha Girl
946 births
Compare Laquisha side by side: Laquisha vs Laquita Laquisha vs Laquanda Laquisha vs Laquinta
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1969–2011 (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. "Laquisha: Baby Name Since 1969 - 2,728 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laquisha. 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 Laquisha 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.