Laquincy

Meaning & origin

Laquincy is a modern American name that first appeared in birth records in 1973, reflecting a trend of using the prefix La- to create distinctive names. It reached its peak popularity in 1981, during the decade when many similar La- names were most common. Despite never ranking among the top 1000, its usage has remained stable over the decades, with a small but consistent number of newborns receiving the name each year. The name's trajectory suggests it has found a niche as a unique choice, especially within African American communities. While it lacks a single definitive etymology, its connection to the well-known name Quincy gives it a sense of established familiarity.

Laquincy appears to be a modern invented name, formed by adding the fashionable prefix La- (often used in African American naming traditions in the late 20th century) to the established surname-turned-first-name Quincy. Quincy itself derives from the French place name Cuinchy, ultimately from a Gallo-Roman personal name. Laquincy first entered U.S. birth records in 1973, peaked in usage around 1981, and has remained in sporadic use since without entering the top 1000. It is almost exclusively given to boys.