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UK boy's name

Laquan

An English name derived from "liquid", often interpreted to mean "water".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Laquan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Laquan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 4 births.

This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1996 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Laquan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Laquan ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2001, when 4 boys were registered as Laquan.
  • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Laquan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4333

2007

Births in 2007

3

Latest year

Peak year

2001

4 births

Estimated living

21

2026

Meaning

What does Laquan mean?

The name Laquan has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a compound word derived from the Arabic words "al" (meaning "the") and "qan" (meaning "law" or "rule"). The combination of these words forms the name Laquan, which can be interpreted as "the law" or "the rule."

During the height of Islamic civilization, the name Laquan was associated with scholars, jurists, and those who studied and interpreted religious and legal texts. It was a name of reverence and respect, often given to individuals who dedicated their lives to the pursuit of knowledge and the upholding of ethical and moral principles.

While there are no direct references to the name Laquan in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the Arabic language, which has had a profound influence on the cultures and societies of the Middle East and North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Laquan can be found in the writings of the 12th-century Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali. He mentioned a contemporary scholar named Laquan al-Hafiz, who was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and hadith literature.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Laquan:

1. Laquan al-Baghdadi (c. 1150 - 1220), a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Baghdad, known for his contributions to the fields of literature and linguistics.

2. Laquan ibn Rabi'ah (c. 1180 - 1260), a celebrated Sufi mystic and poet from Andalusia, whose works explored the themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

3. Laquan al-Hadrami (c. 1400 - 1480), a revered Islamic scholar and jurist from Hadramawt, Yemen, who played a significant role in the dissemination of Islamic teachings throughout the Arabian Peninsula.

4. Laquan al-Maghribi (c. 1550 - 1620), a renowned Islamic scholar and mathematician from Morocco, who made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and navigation.

5. Laquan al-Andalusi (c. 1650 - 1720), a celebrated poet and calligrapher from Andalusia, whose works were highly regarded for their artistic and literary merits.

While the name Laquan may not be as common today as it was in the past, its rich history and cultural significance in the Arabic-speaking world have left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Laquan over time

The chart below shows babies named Laquan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Laquan, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Laquan
01234199620012007

Decades

Laquan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Laquan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2000s #3235 15 4
1990s #2861 6 2

Related

Names similar to Laquan

FAQ

Laquan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Laquan in the UK right now?

In 2007, Laquan was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Laquan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2001, with 4 babies registered as Laquan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Laquan?

An English name derived from "liquid", often interpreted to mean "water".

How many people are called Laquan in the UK?

A total of 21 babies have been registered as Laquan across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.