Laquan is of African origin, derived from the Yoruba name 'Lawu' which means 'Our wealth.' It gained popularity as an African American name in the United States during the late 20th century.
The name Laquan has seen a significant rise and fall in popularity over the decades based on these birth statistics. It started with only 7 births in 1972 but peaked at 245 births in 1990, reflecting an increase in usage during that period. However, since then, there's been a steady decline, with the most recent years (2022 and 2023) showing only 18 and 14 births respectively. This suggests Laquan is now considerably less common than it was at its peak.