Laquanta
A feminine name with unknown meaning or origin, potentially a unique or invented name.
Name Census estimates that about 313 living Americans carry the first name Laquanta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Laquanta today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laquanta births was 1983 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laquanta. 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.
People living today
313
~ 1 in 1,095,062 Americans
Peak year
1983
27 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1998 SSA rank
#11,837
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Laquanta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laquanta from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 183 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Laquanta remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laquanta 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 Laquanta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Laquantas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Laquanta, while Texas, Mississippi, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Laquanta
The given name Laquanta is believed to have its origins in the African American community, specifically in the southern regions of the United States. It is thought to be a blend of two distinct names, La- and Quanta, which were combined to create a unique and melodic name.
Linguists suggest that the prefix "La-" may have roots in various African languages, where it was often used as a prefix to denote a sense of beauty or elegance. The second part, "Quanta," is believed to be derived from the Latin word "quantus," meaning "how great" or "how much," reflecting a sense of admiration or appreciation.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that directly reference the name Laquanta, its emergence can be traced back to the late 20th century, particularly in the African American communities of the southern states. It gained popularity as a means of celebrating one's cultural heritage while also embracing a unique and distinctive name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laquanta can be found in the 1970s, when it began appearing in birth records and census data. Some notable individuals who have carried the name Laquanta throughout history include:
1. Laquanta Monique Jackson (born in 1982), an American singer and songwriter best known for her work in the R&B and gospel genres.
2. Laquanta Leroy Stevenson (1951-2005), an American civil rights activist and community organizer who dedicated her life to advocating for social justice and equal rights.
3. Laquanta Marie Williams (born in 1976), a former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for several seasons in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
4. Laquanta Danielle Green (born in 1988), an American author and poet whose works explore themes of identity, empowerment, and resilience.
5. Laquanta Jamila Thompson (1962-2019), an acclaimed educator and advocate for educational reform, who made significant contributions to improving the quality of education in underserved communities.
These individuals, among others, have carried the name Laquanta with pride and have left their mark in various fields, from entertainment and sports to activism and literature. While the name may be relatively modern in its origins, it has gained a rich cultural significance within the African American community, reflecting a blend of heritage, uniqueness, and empowerment.
People
Laquanta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laquanta 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
Laquanta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laquanta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 313 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laquanta 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 1,095,062 US residents.
Is Laquanta a common name?
We classify Laquanta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 333 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laquanta most popular?
The single biggest year for Laquanta was 1983, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laquanta is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Laquanta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laquanta 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.
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.