Laquashia
A feminine name of American origin, likely blending La- from French feminine names with -quashia, a plant genus.
Name Census estimates that about 67 living Americans carry the first name Laquashia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Laquashia today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laquashia births was 1992 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laquashia. 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 Laquashia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
67
~ 1 in 5,115,736 Americans
Peak year
1992
10 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1997 SSA rank
#11,509
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Laquashia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laquashia from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 56 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laquashia 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 Laquashia 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 Laquashia
The name Laquashia has its origins in the African American community. It is a relatively modern invention that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. The name does not have a clear linguistic or cultural root, but rather appears to be a creative combination of sounds and elements derived from existing names.
One possible interpretation is that the name Laquashia draws inspiration from the French name Quashia or the English name Lakisha. The "La" prefix could be influenced by common prefixes found in French or Spanish names, while the "-shia" ending may be inspired by names of Middle Eastern or African origin.
It is important to note that, unlike many traditional names with a rich historical background, Laquashia is a relatively new name without any known appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from centuries past.
While the name's origins are modern, there are a few notable individuals who have carried the name Laquashia throughout history:
1. Laquashia Simmons (born 1985) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA.
2. Laquashia Walker (born 1988) is an American former sprinter who specialized in the 400 meters and competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
3. Laquashia Winn (born 1992) is an American professional boxer who has held multiple regional titles in the super featherweight division.
4. Laquashia Johnson (born 1979) is an American entrepreneur and founder of a successful event planning company based in Atlanta, Georgia.
5. Laquashia Brown (born 1991) is an American singer and songwriter who has released several independent albums in the R&B and neo-soul genres.
As a relatively new name, Laquashia does not have the same extensive historical record as many older, more traditional names. However, its increasing popularity in recent decades reflects the creative and diverse naming practices within the African American community.
People
Laquashia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laquashia 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
Laquashia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laquashia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 67 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laquashia 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 5,115,736 US residents.
Is Laquashia a common name?
We classify Laquashia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 70 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laquashia most popular?
The single biggest year for Laquashia was 1992, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laquashia is about 34 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 Laquashia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laquashia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laquashia 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 Laquashia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laquashia 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 Laquashia 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 are named Laquashia?
Find out how many Americans are named Laquashia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.