Laquay
A feminine French name derived from a place name, possibly meaning "the pond".
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Laquay. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 70.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Laquay today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laquay births was 1987 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laquay. 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 Laquay. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1987
7 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1992 SSA rank
#9,244
Tracked since 1987
Gender
Gender distribution for Laquay
Laquay is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 17 total registrations, 5 (29.4%) were male and 12 (70.6%) were female.
Laquay as a male name
- Ranked #9,244 in 1992
- 5 male births in 1992
- Peak: 1992 (5 births)
Laquay as a female name
- Ranked #14,349 in 1991
- 5 female births in 1991
- Peak: 1987 (7 births)
Popularity
Laquay: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laquay 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 10 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
Laquay 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 Laquay 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 Laquay
The name Laquay is believed to have originated from the Old French language, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the French word "laquais," which means "footman" or "servant." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been used as a surname for those who worked in domestic service.
In the early days, the name was primarily found in regions of modern-day France, particularly in the northern and central areas. It is possible that the name was also present in parts of neighboring countries, such as Belgium and Switzerland, due to the influence of the French language and culture.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries mention individuals with variations of the name, such as "Laquais" or "Laqueiz." These references provide a glimpse into the early use of the name in medieval times.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Laquay was Jean Laquay, a French merchant who lived in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Pierre Laquay, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France in the early 15th century (1337-1453).
In the 16th century, there was a French artisan named Jacques Laquay, who was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and furniture designs. Around the same time, a writer named Antoine Laquay gained recognition for his poetry and literary works.
Moving into the 17th century, a French politician named François Laquay played a significant role in the negotiations that led to the Peace of Westphalia, which ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648.
As the name spread and evolved, it gave rise to various spellings and variations, such as Laquey, Laqueye, and Laquaye, further expanding its reach and usage across different regions and cultures.
People
Laquay + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laquay 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
Laquay: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laquay?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laquay 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Laquay a common name?
We classify Laquay as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laquay most popular?
The single biggest year for Laquay was 1987, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laquay is about 37 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 Laquay in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laquay a female name?
Yes, 70.6% of people registered as Laquay 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 Laquay still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laquay 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 Laquay 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 share the name Laquay?
Find out how many people share the name Laquay on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.