Holding steady.
Popularity of Laquanna since 1973
Babies named Laquanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 130 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laquanna is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1973 as part of a creative naming tradition where prefixes like La- are combined with other name elements. It reached its highest usage in 1991 (peak year), placing it squarely in the 1990s Decade. After 1991, the name's frequency declined; by 2025, the trajectory has been stable at low usage. Though not among the most popular names nationally, Laquanna reflects a distinctive style of name coinage that flourished in the late 20th century. Its top states of use are not recorded, but it was most common in communities where such invented names are favored.
Laquanna is an invented name that emerged in the United States during the 1970s. It follows a pattern common in African American naming traditions, combining the prefix La- with a name element such as Quanna, which may itself be a variant of Quan or derived from other names. The name gained moderate use in the 1970s through the 2000s, with its peak in 1991, before declining in popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lala, Quanna
Sibling names for Laquanna
Names that share Laquanna's style, for a brother or sister.
