boys' name · peaked 1991

Lequan

Every Lequan since 1974 — 396 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Lequan
Peak year
1991
25 babies
All-time total
396
since 1974

The story of Lequan

Lequan is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1974, 396 American babies have been named Lequan. Its peak came in 1991, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lequan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Lequan year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015 7 #10,202
2014 6 #11,579
2013 5 #13,280
2012 5 #13,429
2011 5 #13,543
2010
2009 8 #9,533
2008 12 #7,024
2007
2006 5 #13,222
2005 10 #7,451
2004 9 #7,928
2003 12 #6,102
2002 11 #6,352
2001 6 #10,038
2000 13 #5,472
1995 13 #4,689
1990 17 #3,546
1985 7 #5,508
1980 8 #4,771
1975 6 #5,181
1970
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Lequan in 2025?

Lequan did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Lequan?

396 babies have been named Lequan in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Lequan most popular?

Lequan peaked in 1991, when 25 newborns received the name.

Is Lequan a boy or girl name?

Lequan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Lequan rising or falling?

Lequan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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