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.
About 12 boys were named Laquan in 2025.
Chicago teenager whose death sparked significant civil rights protests
NFL wide receiver
Former NFL wide receiver
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
