Modern invented name, often meaning the calm or the quiet
Laquan is a 20th-century African American invented name. It combines the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Quan, which is often associated with the Chinese name meaning 'spring' or 'source,' though in this context it is chosen for its rhythmic sound.
Less common today
Laquan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #714 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Chicago teenager whose death sparked significant civil rights protests
NFL wide receiver
Former NFL wide receiver
