Total births
512
Unisex name · since 1963
Lashan
Lashan has 512 recorded births since 1963 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1970 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 512
- total births
- 1963–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
512 girls have been named Lashan since 1963, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lashan has been recorded 512 times among girls since 1963, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 1994.
- 512 total births
- 1963–1994 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
512 girls have been named Lashan since 1963, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1994.
- 512
- total births
- 1963–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Lashan was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
51 babies were named Lashan in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Lashan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lashan's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 26% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 74%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lashan at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Lashan popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–1994
- Peak year (1970)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Lashan popularity over time - boys
87 total births recorded since 1969 (Lashan as boys' name)
Lashan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lashan's strongest decade.
304 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Lashan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
126 births
- 1970s
1970s
304 births
- 1980s 62
1980s
62 births
- 1990s 20
1990s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 304 births (59% of all-time use).
How Lashan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lashan's total volume
Lashan vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lashan by state
Where Lashan concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 37 | 7.2% |
| #2 | California | | 32 | 6.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 12 | 2.3% |
| #4 | District of Columbia | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 1.0% |
Illinois share of Lashan's total US births 7.2%
Even split
37 of 512 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lashan? ▼
512 babies have been named Lashan since 1963. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1970 with 51 births.
When was Lashan most popular? ▼
Lashan was most popular in the 1970s decade with 304 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Lashan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lashan are Illinois (37 births), California (32 births), Florida (12 births).
Is Lashan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lashan is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 512 births, and as a boy's name it has 87 births.
How long has the name Lashan been used? ▼
Lashan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1963, spanning 32 years of data through 1994.
What names are similar to Lashan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lashonda, Lashawn, Lashanda, Lashay, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lashan's data
- Lashan's decade-level peak was the 1970s (304 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Lashans (37 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lashan
Nearby Names Like Lashan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lashan
Lashonda Girl
9,234 births
Lashawn Girl
7,349 births
Lashanda Girl
4,674 births
Lashay Girl
#13771 2,837 births
Lashunda Girl
2,270 births
Compare Lashan side by side: Lashan vs Lashonda Lashan vs Lashawn Lashan vs Lashanda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1963–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lashan: Baby Name Since 1963 - 512 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lashan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lashan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.