Laquesha
A feminine name of English origin meaning "successful" or "winner".
Name Census estimates that about 899 living Americans carry the first name Laquesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Laquesha today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laquesha births was 1992 (76 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laquesha. 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
899
~ 1 in 381,262 Americans
Peak year
1992
76 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2003 SSA rank
#17,203
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Laquesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laquesha from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 429 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laquesha 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 Laquesha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Laqueshas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Laquesha, while Virginia, Oklahoma, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Laquesha
The given name Laquesha is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the late 20th century within African American communities in the United States. Its origins are somewhat obscure, but it appears to be a blend of the French feminine name Laquisha, which itself derives from the Latin Laquea meaning "lace" or "snare," and the suffix "-sha," commonly found in African American names like Keisha or Tanesha.
It is unlikely that the name Laquesha has any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the root word "lace" does have a rich history, dating back to the 16th century when lacemaking became a prominent craft in Europe, particularly in countries like Italy, France, and Belgium.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Laquesha are relatively recent, with the first documented instances appearing in various birth records and census data from the late 20th century in the United States.
While the name Laquesha is still relatively uncommon, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this first name throughout history:
1. Laquesha Pierre (born 1982), an American basketball player who played professionally in the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury.
2. Laquesha Cross (born 1985), an American track and field athlete who competed in sprinting events at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
3. Laquesha Gamble (born 1987), an American basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Seattle Storm.
4. Laquesha Graves (born 1988), an American professional basketball player who has played in various international leagues.
5. Laquesha Graham (born 1990), an American sprinter who won gold medals in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics.
While the name Laquesha may lack a deep historical lineage, it has become a part of the rich tapestry of modern American culture, particularly within African American communities. Its unique blend of influences from various cultures and languages reflects the diverse and ever-evolving nature of naming traditions in the United States.
People
Laquesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laquesha 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
Laquesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laquesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 899 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laquesha 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 381,262 US residents.
Is Laquesha a common name?
We classify Laquesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 946 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laquesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Laquesha was 1992, when 76 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laquesha is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Laquesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laquesha 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.