How Many People Are Named Laquita?
Complete statistics for the name Laquita: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Laquita is a very rare female name, with only 5,619 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 58,730 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1983 with 248 births, and it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 52All 6,399 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1983Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Laquita Through the Generations
Laquita has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1983 when 248 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Laquita are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a strong generational hold. With only 131 individuals under 30, it suggests a slight decline in recent years, but the overall trend remains stable, positioning Laquita as a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Laquita's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Laquita
How Many People Have the Name Laquita?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,619 people in the United States currently share the name Laquita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 58,730 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Laquita a Common or Rare Name?
Laquita is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Laquita Mean?
Laquita means "creative variant of LaKeisha" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Laquita in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Laquita Most Popular?
The name Laquita reached peak popularity in 1983, with 248 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Laquita?
Approximately 5,619 people named Laquita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,399. That works out to roughly 1 in 58,730 Americans.
Is Laquita a rare name?
Laquita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 58,730 Americans has this name.
What does the name Laquita mean?
Laquita means "creative variant of LaKeisha" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Laquita more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Laquita are male and 100% are female.
When was Laquita most popular?
Laquita peaked in 1983 with 248 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.