Laquin
A unique invented name with no clear meaning or etymology.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Laquin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Laquin today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laquin births was 1984 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laquin. 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 Laquin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1984
5 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1984 SSA rank
#6,909
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Laquin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Laquin 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 Laquin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Laquin
The name Laquin has its origins in the ancient Berber language of North Africa, specifically in the region of modern-day Morocco. It is derived from the Berber word "laqin," which means "the skilled one" or "the artisan." This suggests that the name was originally given to individuals who possessed exceptional craftsmanship or artistic talents.
Although the name Laquin has its roots in the Berber culture, its earliest recorded usage can be traced back to the 12th century CE in medieval Spain. During this time, the Iberian Peninsula was under the rule of the Moors, who had brought with them a rich cultural and linguistic heritage from North Africa. It is believed that the name Laquin was introduced to Spain by Berber settlers or traders during this period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Laquin was Al-Laquin ibn Malik, a renowned Moorish architect who lived in the city of Seville in the late 12th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several magnificent buildings, including the famous Giralda Tower, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural genius.
In the 14th century, another notable figure named Laquin emerged in the chronicles of medieval Europe. Laquin al-Razi was a skilled calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts from the city of Córdoba, Spain. His exquisite works were highly sought after by wealthy patrons and religious institutions throughout the region.
As the centuries passed, the name Laquin remained relatively obscure, but it did make occasional appearances in historical records. In the 16th century, there was a Laquin ibn Musa, a Moroccan scholar and poet who gained recognition for his contributions to Arabic literature.
During the 19th century, a French explorer and adventurer named Laquin de Villeneuve embarked on several expeditions to the Sahara Desert and the Middle East. His travels and written accounts helped to shed light on the cultures and customs of these regions, which were largely unknown to Europeans at the time.
While the name Laquin may not be as common as it once was, it continues to hold significance as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Berber people and their influence on the history and art of the Mediterranean region.
People
Laquin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laquin 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
Laquin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laquin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laquin 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Laquin a common name?
We classify Laquin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laquin most popular?
The single biggest year for Laquin was 1984, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laquin is about 40 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 Laquin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laquin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laquin in the SSA data are male. 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 Laquin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laquin 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 Laquin 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 common is the name Laquin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.