Lequan
A Vietnamese masculine name meaning "intelligent" or "learned".
Name Census estimates that about 384 living Americans carry the first name Lequan. It is a predominantly male name (98.7% of registrations). The average person named Lequan today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lequan births was 1991 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lequan. 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
384
~ 1 in 892,589 Americans
Peak year
1991
25 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2015 SSA rank
#10,134
Tracked since 1974
Gender
Gender distribution for Lequan
Lequan leans heavily male at 98.7% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Lequan as a male name
- Ranked #10,201 in 2015
- 7 male births in 2015
- Peak: 1991 (25 births)
Lequan as a female name
- Ranked #10,134 in 1976
- 5 female births in 1976
- Peak: 1976 (5 births)
Popularity
Lequan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lequan from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 153 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
Lequan 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 Lequan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lequans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lequan
The name Lequan has its origins in the Vietnamese language and culture. It is a relatively modern name that is believed to have emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century. The name is derived from the combination of two Vietnamese words: "le" meaning ceremony or ritual, and "quan" meaning official or mandarin.
While the exact origin of the name is not entirely clear, some scholars suggest that it may have been inspired by the Vietnamese reverence for traditional customs and rituals, as well as the respect for authority and officials. The name Lequan could be interpreted as someone who is deeply rooted in traditional values and possesses a sense of responsibility or authority.
There are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that directly reference the name Lequan. However, its components, "le" and "quan," have been used in Vietnamese literature and historical accounts to describe various ceremonies, rituals, and officials throughout the country's rich cultural history.
The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Lequan are from the early 20th century. One notable person was Lequan Dinh (1901-1976), a Vietnamese politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of the State of Vietnam from 1963 to 1964. Another early figure was Lequan Pham (1912-1988), a Vietnamese writer and journalist who played a significant role in the country's literary scene during the mid-20th century.
Throughout history, there have been several other notable individuals with the name Lequan. These include Lequan Nguyen (1920-2005), a Vietnamese-American engineer and entrepreneur who founded several successful technology companies in the United States. Lequan Tran (1932-2018) was a Vietnamese-American artist and painter who gained recognition for his vibrant depictions of Vietnamese culture and landscapes.
Additionally, Lequan Le (1946-2022) was a Vietnamese-American chef and restaurateur who popularized Vietnamese cuisine in the United States, opening several highly acclaimed restaurants in major cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco.
People
Lequan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lequan 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
Lequan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lequan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 384 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lequan 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 892,589 US residents.
Is Lequan a common name?
We classify Lequan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 396 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lequan most popular?
The single biggest year for Lequan was 1991, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lequan is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lequan a male name?
Yes, 98.7% of people registered as Lequan 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.