Laguana
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Spanish "laguna" meaning "lagoon".
Name Census estimates that about 61 living Americans carry the first name Laguana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Laguana today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laguana births was 1973 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laguana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Laguana. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
61
~ 1 in 5,618,924 Americans
Peak year
1973
10 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1988 SSA rank
#9,826
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Laguana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laguana from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 49 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Laguana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laguana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Laguana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Laguana
The given name Laguana has its origins in the indigenous languages of the Caribbean islands. It is derived from the Taíno word "launa," which means "peaceful waters." The Taíno people were the original inhabitants of the Bahamas, Greater Antilles, and the northern Lesser Antilles.
This name first appeared in written records during the late 15th century, when Spanish explorers and colonists began interacting with the Taíno people. It was often used to refer to calm bays, inlets, or lagoons, reflecting the name's connection to tranquil bodies of water.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Laguana was a Taíno cacique (chief) who ruled over a territory in what is now the Dominican Republic during the late 15th century. Unfortunately, historical records from that era do not provide many details about this individual's life.
In the 17th century, a Spanish woman named Laguana de la Cruz was a notable figure in the colonization of Puerto Rico. She was one of the first European settlers on the island and played a significant role in establishing the city of San Juan.
Another prominent individual with this name was Laguana Quiñones, a renowned Taíno healer and herbalist who lived in the late 16th century. She was highly respected for her knowledge of medicinal plants and her ability to treat various ailments.
During the 19th century, a woman named Laguana Pérez was a prominent figure in the Cuban independence movement. She used her wealth and influence to support the cause, providing funds and resources to the revolutionary forces fighting against Spanish colonial rule.
In the early 20th century, Laguana Martínez was a celebrated artist from the Dominican Republic. She was known for her vibrant paintings that depicted scenes from everyday life in the Caribbean, capturing the beauty and spirit of the region.
While the name Laguana has its roots in the indigenous cultures of the Caribbean, it has since been adopted and used in various parts of the world, particularly in Latin American countries. However, its historical and cultural significance remains closely tied to the region where it originated.
People
Laguana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laguana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Laguana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laguana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 61 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laguana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,618,924 US residents.
Is Laguana a common name?
We classify Laguana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 66 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laguana most popular?
The single biggest year for Laguana was 1973, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laguana is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Laguana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laguana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laguana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Laguana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laguana in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Laguana can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Laguana as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Laguana, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.