Total births
707
Girls' name · since 1932
Laquitta
Laquitta has 707 recorded births since 1932 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1979 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 707
- total births
- 1932–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Laquitta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 707 recorded since 1932.
Social Security Administration records show Laquitta recorded 707 times among girls since 1932, 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 1932 to 1997.
- 707 total births
- 1932–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
707 girls have been named Laquitta since 1932, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 707
- total births
- 1932–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Laquitta was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
34 babies were named Laquitta in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Laquitta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Laquitta's SSA record in two at 1975 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1932, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Laquitta at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1932
Laquitta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1932–1997
- Peak year (1979)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Laquitta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Laquitta's strongest decade.
280 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Laquitta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 16
1930s
16 births
- 1950s 32
1950s
32 births
- 1960s 79
1960s
79 births
- 1970s
1970s
201 births
- 1980s
1980s
280 births
- 1990s 99
1990s
99 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 280 births (40% of all-time use).
How Laquitta 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 Laquitta's total volume
Laquitta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Laquitta by state
Where Laquitta concentrates geographically, total births since 1932
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 22 | 3.1% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 11 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 11 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Laquitta's total US births 3.1%
Even split
22 of 707 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laquitta? ▼
Since 1932, Social Security records show 707 babies named Laquitta. The most recent recorded year was 1997. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 34 births.
When was Laquitta most popular? ▼
Laquitta was most popular in the 1980s decade with 280 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Laquitta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laquitta are Texas (22 births), North Carolina (11 births), Tennessee (11 births).
How long has the name Laquitta been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Laquitta since 1932 -- 66 years through the most recent 1997 data.
What names are similar to Laquitta? ▼
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 Laquitta's data
- Laquitta's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (280 total births) through the 1990s (99) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Laquittas (22 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 Laquitta
Nearby Names Like Laquitta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laquitta
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Laquisha Girl
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Laquanda Girl
1,539 births
Laquinta Girl
1,209 births
Laquetta Girl
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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, 1932–1997 (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. "Laquitta: Baby Name Since 1932 - 707 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laquitta. 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 Laquitta 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.