Holding steady.
Popularity of Laquinton since 1979
Babies named Laquinton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 150 |
| 1990s | 117 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laquinton is a distinctly modern American name that first emerged in 1979 and found its greatest popularity around 1990. While it has never ranked in national top 1,000 lists, its pattern of combining the prefix La- with traditional names like Quinton reflects broader trends in African American naming. The name's usage has remained stable over recent decades, suggesting it maintains a consistent but low level of appeal without trending upward. As a non-traditional coinage, its meaning is purely constructed from its components, making it a creative choice that stands out without historical baggage.
Laquinton is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1979. It follows a common pattern of combining the fashionable prefix La- (often used in African American naming traditions) with the established name Quinton, which itself derives from Latin Quintus meaning 'fifth.' Laquinton saw its peak popularity in 1990 and has since stabilized at low usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laq, Quin, Tony
Variants: La'Quinton, Laquinton, La Quintin
Sibling names for Laquinton
Names that share Laquinton's style, for a brother or sister.
