Holding steady.
Popularity of Laquentin since 1976
Babies named Laquentin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laquentin is a modern American invention that first appeared in Social Security records in 1976. It belongs to a cluster of names formed with the prefix La-, which was especially popular in African American communities during the late 20th century. The name saw its strongest use in the 1980s, with a peak year in 1982, after which its frequency declined sharply. By the early 2000s, fewer than 5 babies per year received the name, and it has remained at that low level since, with a stable trajectory through 2025. No top states are recorded, reflecting its rarity and scattered use. Laquentin likely combines the fashionable La- prefix with Quentin, making it a distinctive but seldom-chosen option.
Laquentin is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1976. It appears to be formed by adding the fashionable prefix La- to the name Quentin, which itself derives from the Roman name Quintinus, a diminutive of Quintus meaning 'fifth'. The name gained modest use during the 1980s, with its peak recorded in 1982, but has remained rare overall.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Laquentin, La'Quentin
Sibling names for Laquentin
Names that share Laquentin's style, for a brother or sister.
