Laquinton
A masculine name potentially meaning "from the town of Quinton".
Name Census estimates that about 340 living Americans carry the first name Laquinton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Laquinton today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laquinton births was 1990 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laquinton. 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
340
~ 1 in 1,008,101 Americans
Peak year
1990
28 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,390
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Laquinton: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laquinton from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 150 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laquinton 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 Laquinton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Laquintons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Alabama, Louisiana, Texas recorded the most babies named Laquinton, while Tennessee, Texas, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Laquinton
The name Laquinton is a relatively modern invention, with no clear roots in any ancient language or culture. It appears to be a creative blend of sounds and syllables, possibly inspired by existing names like Quinton or Quentin, but with the added flair of the "La" prefix.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts referencing this name, its unique construction suggests it emerged in the 20th century, likely as a distinctive choice for parents seeking a one-of-a-kind moniker for their child. The name's lack of clear linguistic origins allows for a blank canvas, imbuing it with the ability to forge its own identity and narrative.
Despite its modern origins, a handful of individuals have adopted the name Laquinton throughout the years. One notable figure is Laquinton Ross, an American basketball player born in 1987, who played professionally in various leagues around the world, including stints in China and New Zealand.
Another individual bearing this name is Laquinton Thompson, an American football player born in 1989, who played as a defensive back for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) between 2011 and 2016.
In the realm of academia, there is Laquinton Sparks, an American educator and administrator who served as the Principal of Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C. from 2010 to 2016.
While not as widely known, Laquinton Booker, an American businessman and entrepreneur based in Atlanta, Georgia, has made a name for himself in the tech industry, founding several successful startups in the past decade.
Lastly, Laquinton Williams, a contemporary American artist and painter, has gained recognition for his vibrant and thought-provoking abstract works, which have been featured in numerous exhibitions across the United States.
While the name Laquinton may lack deep historical roots, its uniqueness and modern flair have allowed it to carve its own path, with a growing number of individuals embracing its distinctive sound and character.
People
Laquinton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laquinton 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
Laquinton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laquinton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 340 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laquinton 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 1,008,101 US residents.
Is Laquinton a common name?
We classify Laquinton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 351 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laquinton most popular?
The single biggest year for Laquinton was 1990, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laquinton is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Laquinton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laquinton 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.
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.