Laquina
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from French and Italian words meaning "the queen".
Name Census estimates that about 44 living Americans carry the first name Laquina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Laquina today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laquina births was 1978 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laquina. 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 Laquina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
44
~ 1 in 7,789,871 Americans
Peak year
1978
9 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1990 SSA rank
#9,751
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Laquina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laquina from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 23 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Laquina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laquina 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 Laquina 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 Laquina
The name Laquina is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, with roots that can be traced back to various cultures and time periods. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "lacuna," which means "a gap" or "a hollow." However, some linguists suggest that it may also have derived from the Spanish word "la quina," which refers to the cinchona tree, known for its medicinal properties.
In the late 15th century, during the Age of Exploration, the name Laquina gained popularity among Spanish explorers and settlers who ventured into the Americas. It is speculated that the name was given to children born in regions where the cinchona tree was abundant, as a way to commemorate the discovery of this valuable medicinal resource.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Laquina can be found in the archives of the Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas, dating back to the 16th century. One notable figure bearing this name was Laquina de Guzmán, a Spanish noblewoman who accompanied her husband, a conquistador, on his expeditions to the New World in the early 1500s.
Throughout history, the name Laquina has been associated with individuals from various walks of life. In the 17th century, Laquina Martínez was a renowned potter in colonial Mexico, known for her exquisite ceramic works that blended indigenous and Spanish influences. During the same period, Laquina Fernández was a respected healer and midwife in the Spanish colonies, renowned for her vast knowledge of traditional remedies and her compassionate care for mothers and infants.
In the 19th century, Laquina Valdés was a celebrated Cuban poet and activist who used her writing to advocate for women's rights and social justice. Her powerful verses and unwavering commitment to her cause inspired generations of women to challenge societal norms and pursue their aspirations.
Laquina Contreras, a Mexican-American educator and activist in the early 20th century, dedicated her life to promoting educational opportunities for underprivileged children in her community. Her tireless efforts and innovative teaching methods left a lasting impact on the lives of countless students.
While the name Laquina has maintained a relatively low frequency in modern times, its rich history and diverse cultural influences continue to captivate those who appreciate the art of naming and the stories behind each moniker.
People
Laquina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laquina 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
Laquina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laquina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 44 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laquina 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 7,789,871 US residents.
Is Laquina a common name?
We classify Laquina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 47 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laquina most popular?
The single biggest year for Laquina was 1978, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laquina is about 44 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 Laquina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laquina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laquina 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 Laquina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laquina 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 Laquina 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 Americans are named Laquina?
Want to know how many Americans are named Laquina? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.