Laquita
Laquita is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name, possibly combining 'La' with 'Quita' (meaning 'little one' or derived from Marquita).
Origin and history
Laquita is a modern American name created in the 20th century, likely blending the popular prefix 'La-' with the Spanish-inspired element 'Quita'. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century before declining in usage. Today, it stands as a unique modern name from that era.
Popularity in the United States
6,400 babies in the United States have been named Laquita since 1880. It ranks #2129 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21 %)
- TN (10.8 %)
- AL (7.8 %)
- GA (7.8 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 484 |
| 1940-1950 | 264 |
| 1950-1960 | 468 |
| 1960-1970 | 553 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,438 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,141 |
| 1990-2000 | 990 |
| 2000-2010 | 62 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Laquita reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
- It belongs to a popular 20th-century American trend of combining the prefix 'La-' with existing name roots.