Lequon
Derivation and meaning uncertain, possibly a variant or anglicized form of a French name.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lequon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lequon today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lequon births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lequon. 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 Lequon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,590
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Lequon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lequon 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 Lequon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lequon
The name Lequon has its origins in the ancient Akkadian language, which was spoken in Mesopotamia around 2500 BC. It is derived from the root word "lequ," meaning "to take" or "to receive." The name was likely given to children as a wish or blessing for them to receive good fortune and prosperity in their lives.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lequon can be found in cuneiform tablets from the city of Ur, dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. These tablets mention a high-ranking official named Lequon-ili, which translates to "Lequon is my god." This suggests that the name held religious significance and was associated with the worship of deities.
During the Neo-Babylonian period, around 600 BC, the name Lequon appeared in royal inscriptions and administrative records. A notable figure from this time was Lequon-nadin-ahhe, a high-ranking military commander who served under King Nebuchadnezzar II.
In ancient Greek literature, there is a reference to a philosopher named Lequon of Abdera, who lived in the 5th century BC. He is known for his writings on cosmology and the nature of the universe.
Moving forward in history, the name Lequon resurfaced during the Byzantine Empire in the 6th century AD. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Lequon the Patrician, a prominent military commander and diplomat who served under Emperor Justinian I.
Another notable figure was Lequon of Antioch, a Christian scholar and theologian who lived in the 7th century AD. He is renowned for his commentaries on the Bible and his contributions to the development of early Christian theology.
In the 9th century AD, there was a renowned Arab poet and scholar named Lequon al-Isfahani, who was born in Isfahan, Persia (modern-day Iran). He was celebrated for his mastery of Arabic poetry and his extensive knowledge of literature and linguistics.
While the name Lequon may have fallen out of widespread use in more recent centuries, it remains a fascinating testament to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the ancient Near East and the enduring influence of Akkadian language and civilization.
People
Lequon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lequon 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
Lequon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lequon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lequon 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 Lequon a common name?
We classify Lequon 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 Lequon most popular?
The single biggest year for Lequon was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lequon is about 32 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 Lequon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lequon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lequon 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 Lequon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lequon 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 Lequon 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 people have the name Lequon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.